Editing the list of trusted applications

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Editing the list of trusted applications

The list of trusted applications is a list of applications whose file and network activity (including malicious activity) and access to the system registry are not monitored by Kaspersky Endpoint Security. By default, Kaspersky Endpoint Security scans objects that are opened, executed, or saved by any application process and controls the activity of all applications and network traffic that is generated by them. However, an application that has been added to the list of trusted applications is excluded from scans by Kaspersky Endpoint Security.

For example, if you consider objects that are used by the standard Microsoft Windows Notepad application to be safe without scanning, meaning that you trust this application, you can add Microsoft Windows Notepad to the list of trusted applications. Scanning then skips objects that are used by this application.

In addition, certain actions that are classified by Kaspersky Endpoint Security as suspicious may be safe within the context of the functionality of a number of applications. For example, the interception of text that is typed from the keyboard is a routine process for automatic keyboard layout switchers (such as Punto Switcher). To take account of the specifics of such applications and exclude their activity from monitoring, we recommend that you add such applications to the trusted applications list.

Excluding trusted applications from scanning allows avoiding compatibility conflicts between Kaspersky Endpoint Security and other programs (for example, the problem of double-scanning of the network traffic of a third-party computer by Kaspersky Endpoint Security and by another anti-virus application), and also increases the computer's performance, which is critical when using server applications.

At the same time, the executable file and process of the trusted application are still scanned for viruses and other malware. An application can be fully excluded from Kaspersky Endpoint Security scanning by means of scan exclusions.

How to add an application to the trusted list in the Administration Console (MMC)

Open the Kaspersky Security Center Administration Console.
In the Managed devices folder in the Administration Console tree, open the folder with the name of the administration group to which the relevant client computers belong.
In the workspace, select the Policies tab.
Select the necessary policy and double-click to open the policy properties.
In the policy window, select General settings → Exclusions.
In the Scan exclusions and trusted applications section, click the Settings button.
In the Trusted zone window, select the Trusted applications tab.
This opens a window containing a list of trusted applications.
Select the Merge values when inheriting check box if you want to create a consolidated list of trusted applications for all computers in the company. The lists of trusted applications in the parent and child policies will be merged. The lists will be merged provided that merging values when inheriting is enabled. Trusted applications from the parent policy are displayed in child policies in a read-only view. Changing or deleting trusted applications of the parent policy is not possible.
Select the Allow use of local trusted applications check box if you want to enable the user to create a local list of trusted applications. This way, a user can create their own local list of trusted applications in addition to the general list of trusted applications generated in the policy. An administrator can use Kaspersky Security Center to view, add, edit, or delete list items in the computer properties.
If the check box is cleared, the user can access only the general list of trusted applications generated in the policy. If a local list was generated, after this functionality is disabled Kaspersky Endpoint Security continues excluding the listed trusted applications from scans.
Click the Add button.
In the opened window, enter the path to the executable file of the trusted application.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security supports environment variables and the * and ? characters when entering a mask.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security does not support the %userprofile% environment variable when generating a list of trusted applications on the Kaspersky Security Center console. To apply the entry to all user accounts, you can use the * character (for example, C:\Users\*\Documents\File.exe).

Whenever you add a new environment variable, you need to restart the application.
Configure the advanced settings for the trusted application (see the table below).
You can use the check box to exclude an application from the trusted zone at any time.
Save your changes.

How to add an application to the trusted list in the Web Console and Cloud Console

In the main window of Web Console, select Devices → Policies and profiles.
Click the name of the Kaspersky Endpoint Security policy for computers on which you want to add the application to the trusted list.
The policy properties window opens.
Select the Application settings tab.
Select General settings → Exclusions.
In the Scan exclusions and trusted applications block, click the Trusted applications link.
This opens a window containing a list of trusted applications.
Select the Merge values when inheriting check box if you want to create a consolidated list of trusted applications for all computers in the company. The lists of trusted applications in the parent and child policies will be merged. The lists will be merged provided that merging values when inheriting is enabled. Trusted applications from the parent policy are displayed in child policies in a read-only view. Changing or deleting trusted applications of the parent policy is not possible.
Select the Allow use of local trusted applications check box if you want to enable the user to create a local list of trusted applications. This way, a user can create their own local list of trusted applications in addition to the general list of trusted applications generated in the policy. An administrator can use Kaspersky Security Center to view, add, edit, or delete list items in the computer properties.
If the check box is cleared, the user can access only the general list of trusted applications generated in the policy. If a local list was generated, after this functionality is disabled Kaspersky Endpoint Security continues excluding the listed trusted applications from scans.
Click the Add button.
In the opened window, enter the path to the executable file of the trusted application.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security supports environment variables and the * and ? characters when entering a mask.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security does not support the %userprofile% environment variable when generating a list of trusted applications on the Kaspersky Security Center console. To apply the entry to all user accounts, you can use the * character (for example, C:\Users\*\Documents\File.exe).

Whenever you add a new environment variable, you need to restart the application.
Configure the advanced settings for the trusted application (see the table below).
You can use the check box to exclude an application from the trusted zone at any time.
Save your changes.

How to add an application to the trusted list in the application interface

Trusted application settings

Parameter	Description
Do not scan opened files	All files that are opened by the application are excluded from scans by Kaspersky Endpoint Security. For example, if you are using applications to back up files, this feature helps reduce the consumption of resources by Kaspersky Endpoint Security.
Do not monitor application activity	Kaspersky Endpoint Security will not monitor the application's file- and network activity in the operating system. Application activity is monitored by the following components: Behavior Detection, Exploit Prevention, Host Intrusion Prevention, Remediation Engine and Firewall.
Do not inherit restrictions of the parent process (application)	The restrictions configured for the parent process will not be applied by Kaspersky Endpoint Security to a child process. The parent process is started by an application for which application rights (Host Intrusion Prevention) and application network rules (Firewall) are configured.
Do not monitor the activity of child applications	Kaspersky Endpoint Security will not monitor the file activity or network activity of applications that are started by this application.
Allow interaction with Kaspersky Endpoint Security interface	Kaspersky Endpoint Security Self-Defense blocks all attempts to manage application services from a remote computer. If the check box is selected, the remote access application is allowed to manage Kaspersky Endpoint Security settings through the Kaspersky Endpoint Security interface.
Do not block interaction with AMSI Protection component (available only in the Kaspersky Security Center Console)	Kaspersky Endpoint Security will not monitor the trusted application's requests for objects to be scanned by the AMSI Protection component.
Do not scan encrypted traffic / Do not scan all traffic	Network traffic initiated by the application will be excluded from scans by Kaspersky Endpoint Security. You can exclude either all traffic or only encrypted traffic from scans. You can also exclude individual IP addresses and port numbers from scans.
Comment	If necessary, you can provide a brief comment for the trusted application. Comments help simplify searches and sorting of trusted applications.
Status	Status of the trusted application: Active status means that the application is in the trusted zone. Inactive status means that the application is excluded from the trusted zone.

Article ID: 123510, Last review: Apr 11, 2023

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