Network Connection

Network Connection Trigger

Trigger Network Connection allows for monitoring and managing access to wireless networks. The user can define rules regarding the types of networks that are permitted for connection, as well as exception settings, ensuring a high level of network connection security.

Trigger Configuration

1

Network Type

The user can specify the types of networks to be monitored by selecting one or both options:

• Open: Unsecured networks that do not require a password or other authentication mechanisms.

• Secured: Networks that require a password or use security mechanisms (e.g., WPA2, WPA3).

Operating principle:

• If only the “Open” option is selected, the rule actions will apply exclusively to connections to unsecured networks.

• If both options are selected, the rule will cover both open and secured networks.

2

Network masks

Network mask configuration works analogously to process, path, and file masks:

• Network mask: Defining the networks to be monitored. Specific SSIDs or their patterns can be specified (e.g. Hotel_WiFi, HomeNetwork_*).

• Excluded network mask: Defining networks that will be ignored by the monitoring system (e.g. Trusted_Network, OfficeWiFi).

Use case

Purpose: Protection against connecting to unsecured networks while working remotely or on a business trip.

• Configuration:

  • Network type: Select “Open”.

  • Masks: Exclude corporate Wi-Fi networks (OfficeWiFi), to allow connections only to them.

• Result:

  • Users will not be able to connect to unsecured networks (e.g., in hotels or at airports).

  • Connection to corporate networks will remain available.

Entering multiple parameters in a single rule

Within a single rule, multiple parameters can be entered (e.g., domain masks, paths, file names, or processes). There is no need to create a separate rule for each one.

Each parameter should be entered on a separate line, separating successive entries only with the ENTERkey. Do not use commas, semicolons, or other separators.

In this case, the ORlogic applies. This means that the rule will be applied if any of the specified conditions is met.

Example - network masks

*officeWiFi*
*WIFI_COMPANY*
NETWORK_ABCD

The rule will be applied if the user attempts to connect, for example, to the network TESTofficeWiFi OR WIFI_COMPANY123 OR NETWORK_ABCD

Summary

Trigger Network Connection provides effective monitoring and management of access to wireless networks. Thanks to the ability to select network types, SSID masks, and define exceptions, this tool supports organizations in enforcing security and data protection policies when using Wi-Fi connections.