Applications

navigate to the sidebar menu docid 5vkvzyeveco0n cz4p54q > docid\ ytrytsh3od3lc 34gvaz1 open a standard policy , and select the applications tab in the top navigation bar overview the applications module provides a granular layer of control, allowing you to block specific apps and services rather than broad website categories unlike the content filter (which blocks all social networks or all news sites), this module allows you to target specific ecosystems for example, you can block tiktok while keeping linkedin accessible, or block chatgpt while allowing other ai tools this feature works by identifying and blocking the specific dns signatures associated with popular applications interface overview the dashboard is organized into two main navigation areas to help you manage your security policy left sidebar lists the functional groups (e g , business apps , social networks , messaging apps ) main panel displays the specific applications contained within the selected group, along with their control toggles you may notice a clock icon next to the app toggles this feature is designed to set time based restrictions, allowing you to block specific apps only during certain hours (e g , blocking social media only during work hours) understanding the modules the module categorizes apps by function to simplify management use this reference table to understand the scope of each group category group focus & description ai provider applications controls access to artificial intelligence tools used for generating text and code, such as chatgpt , deepseek , and google gemini application ecosystem manages core services, official app stores, and platform specific tools required for mobile or desktop ecosystems business apps controls collaboration and communication tools commonly used in professional environments, such as slack , zoom , and microsoft teams crypto mining blocks scripts and applications that hijack network resources to generate cryptocurrency, preventing hardware stress and security risks dating apps blocks platforms and applications dedicated to dating and personal relationships ecommerce controls access to major online marketplaces and shopping platforms like amazon and ebay file sharing manages access to online banking portals, stock trading platforms, and financial management tools finance blocks online games and gaming platforms (like steam , xbox live , or playstation network ) to reduce distractions gaming controls instant messaging (im) and voip tools such as whatsapp , telegram , and facebook messenger messaging apps controls instant messaging (im) and voip tools such as whatsapp, telegram , and facebook messenger music blocks audio streaming services and internet radio platforms like spotify , apple music , and soundcloud services covers various backend internet utilities and general service tools social networks blocks the most popular social platforms (e g , facebook , instagram , tiktok , x/twitter ) to improve focus and privacy streaming apps blocks video streaming and on demand entertainment services (e g , netflix , disney+ , twitch ) that consume high bandwidth vpn and proxy blocks services designed to bypass network filters or hide the user's identity (e g , nordvpn , expressvpn ), enforcing your security policy configuration & logic configuring applications follows the standard blocking logic of the platform toggle on ( blue blue ) the application is blocked users will not be able to open the app or access its services toggle off ( grey grey ) the application is allowed enable all / disable all located at the bottom right of the panel checking this box instantly blocks all applications in the currently selected category unchecking it disables the global block, allowing you to select individual apps