How to manage firewall rules using the iptables command

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This document provides information on how to use regex in sudo rules to manage firewall rules using the iptables command.

  1. In the Segura® Platform, in the navigation bar, hover over the Products menu and select EPM.
  2. In the side menu, select Policies > Linux > Sudo Rules.
  3. In the Rules for sudo report, click Add and select General.
  4. In the Registration rules for sudo screen, enter the following information:
    1. In the Identification name * field, enter a name to identify the rule.
    2. In the Enabled * field, select Yes to enable the rule.
    3. In the Commands for rule application (must be used the full path) * field, enter the following command: /usr/bin/iptables *.
      Attention

      The regex syntax might change depending on your Linux distribution.

    4. In the It should be NOPASSWD? * field, select to ask or not the user to enter their password.
    5. In the Should it be FOLLOW? * field, select to be able to edit symbolic links.
    6. In the Should it be SETENV? * field, select to be able to set system parameters.
    7. Optional: In the Description field, enter a brief description of the rule.
  5. Click Save.