Checking the connection to Kaspersky Security Network using the command line

To check the connection to Kaspersky Security Network, run the following command:

kesl-control --app-info

The Using Kaspersky Security Network line displays the status of the connection to Kaspersky Security Network:

• If Extended KSN mode is displayed, Kaspersky Endpoint Security uses Kaspersky Security Network, information can be obtained from the knowledge base, and anonymous statistics and information about the types and sources of threats are sent.
• If Basic KSN mode is displayed, Kaspersky Endpoint Security uses Kaspersky Security Network and information can be obtained from the knowledge base, but anonymous statistics and information about the types and sources of threats are not sent.
• If the status is Disabled, Kaspersky Endpoint Security does not use Kaspersky Security Network.

The Kaspersky Security Network Infrastructure line displays information about the infrastructure solution that is used to work with Kaspersky reputation databases: Kaspersky Security Network or Kaspersky Private Security Network.

A connection to Kaspersky Security Network may be absent for the following reasons:

• The user device is not connected to the internet.
• Using Kaspersky Security Network is disabled.
• The application has not been activated or the license has expired.
• Problems related to the license key are detected. For example, the key is in the denylist.

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