Configure global blocking policy for APIs

Global blocking policy denies the authentication requests of users and APIs based on the specified policy conditions. This policy can be used as an alternative to the IP Address Access Control.

Before you begin

Role required: api_service_admin, adaptive_auth_policy_admin

Procedure

1. Navigate to All > System Web Services > API Access Policies > Global Blocking Policy.
2. From the Policy Inputs tab, click Edit.
3. Select one or more filter criteria from the Collection list and move them to Global Blocking Policy list.
   You can also add additional filters.
4. From the Policy Conditions tab, click New.
5. On the form, fill these fields:

   Table 1. Condition Form

   Field	Description
   Label	Name to identify the condition.
   Description	Description of the condition.
   Condition	Logical combination of multiple policy inputs (filter criteria) that is used to evaluate authentication requests. For example, you can create conditions that allow only contractors from a list of trusted IP addresses.