Checking the connection to Kaspersky Security Network using the command line

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

kess-control --app-info

The Kaspersky Security Network Status line shows the connection status to Kaspersky Security Network:

• If the With statistics sharing (extended KSN mode) status is displayed, Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security is used on Kaspersky Security Network, information from the knowledge base can be obtained, and anonymous statistics and information about the types and sources of threats is sent.
• If the Without statistics sharing status is displayed, Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security uses Kaspersky Security Network and information from the knowledge base can be obtained, but anonymous statistics and information about the types and sources of threats is not sent.
• If the No status is displayed, Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security does not use Kaspersky Security Network.

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

• The user device is not connected to the internet.
• The use of 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.