Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

What action must be taken to download executable files from the company's remote website when current policies block such downloads?

1. Add an HTTP proxy exception for the company's remote website.

2. Create a WebBlocker exception to allow access to the company's remote website.

3. Create an IPS exception.

4. Create a Blocked Sites exception.

The correct answer is: Add an HTTP proxy exception for the company's remote website.

To enable the download of executable files from the company's remote website when current policies are blocking these downloads, adding an HTTP proxy exception for that specific website is key. This action directs the network traffic intended for the remote site to bypass certain restrictions enforced by the company's security policies, particularly the HTTP proxy settings that might be designed to prevent the downloading of executable files. By creating this exception, the traffic will be allowed without being subjected to the filtering rules that would typically block or restrict executable file downloads. This is particularly useful when you want to maintain security and control while allowing specific, trusted sites full access, ensuring that operations relevant to the company's business needs can proceed without interruption. Other potential options, such as creating a WebBlocker or IPS exception, do not directly relate to managing the specific scenario of downloading executable files from a designated website. Therefore, adding the HTTP proxy exception sets the necessary parameters for safe access while still aligning with the company's security framework.