Configuring Whitelist in SiteWALL
SiteWALL allows administrators to define whitelisting parameters
to exempt trusted entities from specific security checks. Whitelisting helps ensure that legitimate traffic is not blocked while maintaining robust application protection.
You can configure whitelisting in SiteWALL using the following parameters:
Parameter | Description |
IP Address | Whitelist a specific IP address or a range of IP addresses. |
URI | Whitelist specific URIs based on matching conditions. |
Rule ID | Whitelist a specific WAF rule identified by its Rule ID. |
Advanced | Create complex whitelisting conditions combining Rule IDs and URI conditions. |
1. Login to the SiteWALL Management Portal.
2. Navigate to Configuration → Whitelist.
From this section, you can manage all types of whitelisting configurations.
1. Application Selection
o Choose whether the whitelisting applies to all applications or a specific one.
o To whitelist for all applications, select "ALL" in the Application List.
o To whitelist for a specific application, choose the relevant application from the dropdown.
2. Select Whitelist Type
o In the Whitelist Type dropdown, select “IP ADDRESS”.
o Click Add Whitelist
3. Add IP Address
o Enter the IP address or range to be whitelisted.
o Click Save button to finalize the IP whitelisting.
o Click Save button to finalize the IP whitelisting.
1. Application Selection
o Select whether to apply the whitelist to all applications or a specific one.
o Choose "ALL" or the desired application from the dropdown.
2. Select Whitelist Type
o From the dropdown, select “RULE ID” and click Add Whitelist.
3. Enter Rule IDs
o Enter one or more Rule IDs separated by commas or spaces.
4. Finalize Whitelist
o Click Save to confirm and apply the Rule ID whitelisting.
1. Application Selection
o Select the application from the Application List.
2. Select Whitelist Type
o In the Whitelist Type dropdown, choose “URI” and click Add Whitelist.
3. Set Matching Condition
o Choose the condition for matching from the dropdown:
§ is → Exact URI match
§ contains → URI contains the specified string
§ begins with → URI starts with the specified string
4. Specify the URI
o Enter the URI to be whitelisted in the input field.
5. Finalize Whitelist
o Click Save button to complete the URI whitelisting.
The Advanced Whitelist feature allows fine-grained control by combining specific URIs and rule conditions.
You can configure whitelisting so that a Rule ID is whitelisted only when the URI matches certain conditions.
You can configure whitelisting so that a Rule ID is whitelisted only when the URI matches certain conditions.
Condition | Description |
is | Whitelists when the URI matches exactly. |
contains | Whitelists when the URI contains the specified string. |
begins with | Whitelists when the URI starts with the specified string. |
Steps to Configure Advance Whitelist
1. Application Selection
o Select the target application from the Application List.
2. Select Whitelist Type
o From the dropdown, select “Advance” and click Add Whitelist.
3. Define Rule and Condition
o Choose the condition (is, contains, or begins with).
o Enter the parameter (URI pattern) for matching.
o Specify the Rule ID to be whitelisted when this condition is met.
4. Finalize Configuration
o Click Save to save the advanced whitelisting condition