Release 3.5.1
December 05, 2024
What's New?
Revamped Anti-malware Profile Interface for Improved Usability
We’re thrilled to unveil some fantastic upgrades to the Anti-malware Profile user interface!
You’ll notice a sleeker design with less frequently used settings now conveniently tucked away in the Optional Settings section. Plus, we’ve made navigation a breeze—feel free to jump to any section in the left pane. If everything looks good, you can bypass the review and confirmation steps to head straight to the final review page when modifications aren’t necessary.
These enhancements are all thanks to your invaluable feedback and our dedication to providing a smoother onboarding experience.
Impact on Users
- Improved Workflow Efficiency: By organizing related features, you can access frequently used functions in one place, minimizing the time spent navigating through various menus.
- Streamlined User Experience: A more organized layout reduces clutter, making the interface more intuitive and allowing you to focus on tasks without distractions.
- Faster Task Completion: Consolidated features result in fewer clicks and transitions, enabling users to complete their actions more quickly and easily.
- Enhanced Discoverability: You no longer need to search in multiple areas for specific settings. The unified layout enhances feature visibility and user-friendliness.
Existing workflows will remain unchanged; no extra setup is needed to utilize the new dialog features.
UI Improvements
The table below provides a quick overview of the changes.
| Panel | Feature/Setting | UI Changes |
| General Settings |
Update Frequency Support Information Proxy Configuration |
You can now find these settings in the Optional Settings section of the General Settings interface. |
| OnAccess Scan |
Restore location for quarantined files Retain a Backup File Copy Linux Directories Scan Settings |
You can now find these settings in the Optional Settings section of the OnAccess Scan UI. You will see the Linux Directories Scan Setting only if the Linux setting has been previously enabled. |
| OnDemand Scan |
Contextual Scans
Device Scan and Retain a Backup File Copy
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The Contextual Scan setting has been removed from the user interface. This setting is now enabled by default. You can now find Device Scan and Retain a Backup File Copy settings in the Optional Settings section of the OnDemand Scan UI. Additionally, the Device Scan now only supports Target Devices and Exception settings. |
| Behavioral Scan | Report analysis results to Antimalware Scan Interface |
The Report analysis results to Antimalware Scan Interface setting has been removed from the Fileless Attack Protection section. This setting is enabled by default. |
| Network Protection | The user interface has been redesigned to include dedicated drill-down menus, allowing for streamlined navigation and easier access to detailed settings. |
Scan Settings Anti-phishing | Scan Traffic
Initial Access | Credential Access | Lateral Movement | Crimeware | Discovery Content Control Web Access Control | Block Application |
| Device Control | A checkbox option was previously included in the Device Control list, enabling users to select devices directly. | This checkbox option has been removed from the Device Control list, preventing users from selecting devices directly. This change simplifies the device selection process and aligns with the updated interface design. |
| Exclusions |
The Exclusions panel now features a drill-down section for each exclusion, making navigating and accessing specific settings easier. This enhancement improves the user experience by providing quicker access to configurations, which increases usability and efficiency. |
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| Review and Confirm |
The Review and Confirm panel has been revamped to enhance usability. Each setting is now displayed as a tile, with disabled settings clearly distinguished by being grayed out. This visual update improves clarity and helps you quickly identify active and inactive options, streamlining the review process. |
Other Notable Changes
The other notable changes are as follows:
- Navigation Enhancement - A 'Skip to Review and Confirm' link has been added to each panel, allowing you to navigate to the final review step quickly. This enhancement improves workflow efficiency by minimizing the number of clicks needed to reach the review step, ultimately saving time and enhancing the overall user experience.
- Radio Button Layout Update - The radio buttons are aligned horizontally for a more organized layout. This modification improves the user experience by offering a cleaner, more intuitive interface, making it easier to select your preferred options.
- OnAccess and OnDemand Panel Update - The default actions in the OnAccess and OnDemand panels have been updated to prioritize security: 'Move to Quarantine' is now the primary action, and 'Disinfect' is secondary. This change allows harmful files to be isolated first, allowing you to review them before disinfection.
For more information, see Configure the Anti-malware Profile.
Documentation Update: New Web Access Control Categories section
We’re excited to announce an enhancement to our documentation! To improve clarity for our users, we’ve added a new section dedicated to Web Access Control Categories.
This update addresses previous challenges users faced in understanding these categories and makes navigating and interpreting web access restrictions easier.
For more information, see Web Access Control Categories.