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[Intune](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/azure-portals?hsLang=en#intune) # Defender Firewall Rule Addition ## This guide will show an administrator how to establish desired network traffic handling that will be enforced on Intune joined devices. ### **![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-19-2024-04-04-16-2156-PM.png?width=125&height=133&name=image-png-Jan-19-2024-04-04-16-2156-PM.png)Role Requirements** Procedure Scope: **Administrators** Required Group Membership: **Admin.Security** ### **![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-19-2024-04-13-05-5511-PM.png?width=125&height=148&name=image-png-Jan-19-2024-04-13-05-5511-PM.png)** ### **Handbook Reference** Package: **Device Security** Domain: **Firewall Management** Modifies: **Allowed Defender Firewall Traffic, Blocked Defender Firewall Traffic** **![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-19-2024-04-29-09-3760-PM.png?width=670&height=5&name=image-png-Jan-19-2024-04-29-09-3760-PM.png)** **Windows Firewall Rule Addition ** 1. Navigate to the [Firewall – Intune](https://intune.microsoft.com/#view/Microsoft_Intune_Workflows/SecurityManagementMenu/~/firewall) portal, locate and select the **Security Essentials Firewall Rules** policy or an equivalent **Firewall Rules **policy. ![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-29-2024-01-24-53-2676-PM.png?width=670&height=359&name=image-png-Oct-29-2024-01-24-53-2676-PM.png) 2. Scroll down to **Configuration Settings**, select **Edit.** **![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-29-2024-01-25-19-3646-PM.png?width=670&height=359&name=image-png-Oct-29-2024-01-25-19-3646-PM.png)** 3. Find the **Firewall Rule Name** section and select the **Add** button, an entry should be generated in the list below. Provide the generated entry with a **Name (this should indicate the traffic handling state and the associated protocol)** and the **Action** that will be carried out when the **Firewall** encounters this type of network traffic **(either block or allow)**. Select the **Edit Instance** button to configure the granularity of the firewall rule. **![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-29-2024-01-26-15-5507-PM.png?width=670&height=360&name=image-png-Oct-29-2024-01-26-15-5507-PM.png)** 4. A pop-out will be generated, here you will be able to define the granularity of the firewall rule. Configure the firewall rule according to your desired requirements for network traffic handling. Once specified, select **Save** to finalize the rule construction, followed by selecting **Next** to proceed to the review section. **![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-29-2024-01-26-57-4778-PM.png?width=670&height=360&name=image-png-Oct-29-2024-01-26-57-4778-PM.png)** 5. From the **Review** section, you will be able to select the **Settings** dropdown to verify that the configured firewall rule is properly generating. Select **Save** to finalize the firewall rule addition.Rule changes propagate at the next device check-in, usually within 1-2 hours. **![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-29-2024-01-27-25-8649-PM.png?width=670&height=360&name=image-png-Oct-29-2024-01-27-25-8649-PM.png)** ### Need Assistance? Reach out to your Customer Success Manager to discuss how a Sittadel cybersecurity analyst can assist in managing these tasks for you. New to our services? 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