Create a Custom Policy

You can create a custom policy to deal with issues not covered in the policy templates. Custom policy tools provide you with an extensive range of options for detecting and handling endpoints.

After the policy is created, it is displayed in the Policy Manager. To run the policy, select Apply from the Policy Manager.

To create a policy:

Select the Policy tab. The Policy Manager opens.
Select Add from the Policy Manager. The Policy Wizard opens.
Select Custom.

Policy Wizard-Policy Type Pane
Select Next.

Policy Wizard-Name Pane
Define a unique policy name and useful policy description. Policy names appear in the Policy Manager, the Views pane, Reports and in other features. Precise names make working with policies and reports more efficient.
Select Next. The Scope pane opens. Define a general range of endpoints to be inspected for this policy.
Select Next. The Main Rule pane opens.
Select Next. The Sub-Rules dialog box opens. Use this dialog box to review and update Main Rule definitions and advanced policy settings, as well as to define sub-rules.
Review the sub-rule conditions and actions, and then select Finish.