topic Re: Deny Facebook Posting in General Topics

Deny Facebook Posting

Ash2k — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 10:18:07 GMT

I've been playing around with trying to block Facebook posting but allow all other access to Facebook. I setup a deny rule for the 'facebook-posting' app and then setup a rule below it allowing 'facebook' but, this doesn't seem to stop posting. The logs don't show any traffic for 'facebook-posting' so wondered whether this will only work with SSL Decryption configured or if I've setup the rules incorrectly?

Re: Deny Facebook Posting

jvalentine — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:23:55 GMT

Yes, this needs SSL decryption. Without SSL decryption your choices are to completely allow/deny all Facebook functions. With decryption enabled, you can choose a separate action for each Facebook function.

Re: Deny Facebook Posting

Ash2k — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:26:23 GMT

Thanks Jared, I thought that might have been the case.

Re: Deny Facebook Posting

Ankurdatta — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 17:14:04 GMT

Hi,

I tested this in my lab. With ssl-decryption on and facebook-posting blocked, I can't comment on any post but i am still able to put status on my wall.

I check firewall is not detecting facebook-posting app when i post on my wall.

Kindly advise.