Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

Which of these actions can add a host to the blocked sites list?

1. Enable the AUTO-block sites that attempt to connect option in a deny policy.

2. Add the site to the Blocked Sites Exceptions list.

3. On the Firebox System Manager >Blocked Sites tab, select Add.

4. In Policy Manager, select Setup> Default Threat Protection > Blocked Sites and click Add.

The correct answer is: Enable the AUTO-block sites that attempt to connect option in a deny policy.

Enabling the AUTO-block sites that attempt to connect option in a deny policy allows the system to automatically add hosts to the blocked sites list when they make connection attempts that are explicitly denied by the policy. This automated feature enhances security by preventing repeated access attempts from potentially harmful sites, thereby improving the overall efficiency of network protections. The action tied to this option is proactive; instead of waiting for an administrator to manually configure each blocked site, the system actively manages the list based on the rules established in the policy. This serves as a dynamic measure against threats and unauthorized access while maintaining an automated approach to security management. The other options involve different aspects of managing blocked sites. Some require manual input, such as adding a site to a specific exceptions list or entering them via a graphical interface, which, while useful for direct management, does not represent the automatic addition process that option A provides. Option D also pertains to configuring blocked sites but, like the others, lacks the real-time, reactive capability of the AUTO-block feature.