Configuring Blacklist in SiteWALL
SiteWALL allows administrators to define blacklisting parameters to block or restrict access from untrusted or malicious entities. Blacklisting helps protect applications by preventing unwanted traffic from specific countries, IP addresses, or patterns identified as potential threats.
You can configure blacklisting in SiteWALL using the following parameters:
Parameter | Description |
Block Countries | Blacklisting a specific country or multiple countries. |
Block all countries except countries | Blacklisting all countries except specific countries. |
Block IP Address | Blacklisting an IP address or a range of IP addresses. |
Advanced IP Address | Create complex blacklisting conditions combining IP address and URI. |
Accessing Blacklist Configuration
1. Login to the SiteWALL Management Portal.
2. Navigate to Configuration → Blacklist.
From this section, you can manage all types of blacklisting configurations.
To blacklist a specific country:
1. Application Selection
o Choose whether the blacklisting applies to all applications or a specific one.
o To blacklist for all applications, select "ALL" in the Application List.
o To blacklist for a specific application, choose the relevant application from the dropdown.
2. Select Blacklist Type
o In the Blacklist Type dropdown, select “Block Countries”.
o Click Add Blacklist.
3. Add Country or Countries
o Enter the country or countries to be blacklisted.
o Click Save button to finalize the country or countries blacklisting.
To blacklist all countries except a specific country or countries:
1. Application Selection
o Select whether to apply the blacklist to all applications or a specific one.
o Choose "ALL" or the desired application from the dropdown.
2. Select Blacklist Type
o From the dropdown, select “Block all countries except countries” and click Add Blacklist.
3. Enter Countries
o Enter one or more Countries.
4. Finalize Blacklist
o Click Save to confirm and apply the blacklisting.
To blacklist a specific or a range of IP address for an application:
1. Application Selection
o Select whether to apply the blacklist to all applications or a specific one.
o Choose "ALL" or the desired application from the dropdown.
2. Select Blacklist Type
o In the blacklist Type dropdown, choose “Block IP Address” and click Add Blacklist.
3. Add IP Address or range of IP Address
o Enter IP Address or range of IP Addresses separated by commas or spaces.
4. Finalize Blacklist
o Click Save button to complete the IP Address blacklisting.
The Advance IP Address feature allows fine-grained control by combining specific URI's and IP Address. You can configure blacklisting so that an IP Address is blacklisted only when the URI matches certain condition.
Condition | Description |
is | Blacklists when the URI matches exactly. |
contains | Blacklists when the URI contains the specified string. |
begins with | Blacklists when the URI starts with the specified string. |
Steps to Configure Advanced IP Address
1. Application Selection
o Select whether to apply the blacklist to all applications or a specific one.
o Choose "ALL" or the desired application from the dropdown.
2. Select Blacklist Type
o From the dropdown, select “Advance IP Address” and click Add Blacklist.
3. Define Rule and Condition
o Choose the condition (is, contains, or begins with).
o Enter the specific URI.
o Specify the IP Address to be blacklisted for that specific URI.
4. Finalize Configuration
Click Save to save the advanced IP address blacklisting condition.