Protecting devices on the internet

To protect the personal data of a mobile device user on the internet, enable Web Protection. Web Protection blocks malicious websites that distribute malicious code, and phishing websites designed to steal your confidential data and gain access to your financial accounts. Web Protection uses the Kaspersky Security Network cloud service to scan websites before you open them.

For the Web Protection component to work, the following conditions must be met:

The proxy server is configured in the browser settings:
ProxyMode = "fixed_servers"

ProxyServer = "127.0.0.1:3128"

DisableSpdy = true

DataCompressionProxyEnabled = false

The proxy server configuration may depend on the Google Chrome version. For more details about configuring Google Chrome, visit the Chromium project website.

After the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android app is removed from the mobile device, reset the proxy server settings.
Device users accept the Privacy Policy and the Web Protection Statement in the Initial Configuration Wizard or app settings.
The administrator can accept the Web Protection Statement in the Kaspersky Security Center Web Console.
Web Protection is enabled in the app settings:

EnableWebFilter = True, EnableWebFilterLock = True.
Use of KSN is enabled in the app settings: UseKsnMode = Recommended or UseKsnMode = Extended.

To configure the Google Chrome proxy server via the VMware Workspace ONE Console:

In the console, select Apps & Books → Application → Native.
The app catalog opens.
Select the Public section.
Select the Google Chrome app.
The app properties window opens.
Select the Assignment section.
In the window that opens, click the Assign button.
The list of devices that the app is assigned to opens.
Click the Edit button.
In the window that opens, click Configure.
The app configuration opens. You can use the tool tip to read about each app parameter.
Specify the necessary settings:
- Proxy Mode – Use fixed proxy server.
- Proxy Server URL – 127.0.0.1:3128.
- SPDY protocol support – disabled.
- Data compression through proxy server – disabled.
Save the changes.

To enable Web Protection in Google Chrome via the VMware Workspace ONE Console:

In the console, select Apps & Books → Application → Native.
The app catalog opens.
Select the Public section.
Select the Kaspersky Endpoint Security app.
The app properties window opens.
Select the Assignment section.
In the window that opens, click the Assign button.
The list of devices that the app is assigned to opens.
Click the Edit button.
In the window that opens, click Configure.
The app configuration opens. You can use the tool tip to read about each app parameter.
Specify the necessary settings:
- Web Protection – Enable.
- Forbid configuration of Web Protection settings – Enable. The user cannot access Web Protection settings within the app settings.
- Kaspersky Security Network mode – Recommended or Extended.
  Recommended – The app exchanges data with Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android uses KSN for real-time protection of the device against threats (Cloud Protection) and the operation of Web Protection on the internet.
  
  Extended – The app exchanges data with Kaspersky Security Network and also sends the Virus Laboratory certain performance statistics from Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android. This information makes it possible to keep track of threats in real time. No personal data is collected, processed, or stored by KSN services.
Save the changes.

If users' devices are connected to the Kaspersky Security Center, enable Web Protection in the group policy. Also, you can accept the Web Protection Statement in the Kaspersky Security Center Web Console.

After enabling Web Protection in the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android app and configuring Google Chrome, check protection against web threats. To check protection, you can use the EICAR test file.

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