Kaspersky Endpoint Security 12 for Windows

Control of Wi-Fi connections

April 16, 2024

ID 131690

Device Control allows managing the Wi-Fi connection of the computer (laptop). Public Wi-Fi networks may be insecure, and using such networks can result in data loss. Device Control lets you block a user from connecting to Wi-Fi or allow connecting only to trusted networks. For example, you can allow connecting only to the corporate Wi-Fi network that is sufficiently secure. Device Control will block access to all Wi-Fi networks except those specified in the trusted list.

On computers running Windows 11, you need to enable Location services in order to control Wi-Fi connections. To do this, you need to enable the Location services switch in the operating system settings (SettingsPrivacy & securityLocation). If Location services are disabled, Kaspersky Endpoint Security does not control connections to Wi-Fi networks.

How to restrict Wi-Fi connections in the Administration Console (MMC)

How to restrict Wi-Fi connections in Web Console and Cloud Console

How to restrict Wi-Fi connections in the application interface

As a result, when a user tries connecting to a Wi-Fi network that is not listed as trusted, the application blocks the connection and displays a notification (see figure below).

Notification about a blocked Wi-Fi connection. The user can create a request to connect to the Wi-Fi network.

Device Control notification

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