Cybercapsule: Umbrella - Application Control

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Enabling  Application Control  is important for several reasons:

• Enhanced Security: Application Control helps in identifying and managing applications that are being used within the network, allowing for better security posture by blocking or allowing specific applications based on security policies
• Improved Network Performance: By controlling which applications can access the network, it helps in optimizing bandwidth usage and improving overall network performance
• Policy Enforcement: Application Control ensures that security policies are consistently enforced across all network traffic, reducing the risk of unauthorized application usage.
• Visibility and Reporting: It provides detailed visibility into application usage, which aids in compliance and reporting requirements
• Integration with Security Solutions: Application Control integrates seamlessly with other Cisco security solutions, enhancing the overall security strategy

• Compliance: Helps organizations comply with industry regulations by controlling access to applications and monitoring their use.

In the video, you will also find a short demo that provides a practical demonstration of the features discussed.

Explore more on:

• User guide

https://docs.umbrella.com/umbrella-user-guide/docs/getting-started

• Umbrella Help Center:

https://docs.umbrella.com/#product