What does an App-Override policy do?

An App-Override policy is designed to allow specific applications to bypass the normal traffic handling mechanisms that a firewall would typically apply. This is particularly useful in environments where certain applications require distinct handling for optimal performance or to ensure that they function as intended without interference from standard security policies.

By enabling an App-Override policy, the network security apparatus can apply a straightforward and efficient handling of the designated application’s traffic, effectively ensuring that it is treated in a way that aligns with its specific performance needs or operational requirements. This approach helps in enhancing user experience for applications that may be sensitive to latency or other types of control that would usually be enforced on network traffic.

The other options pertain to functionalities that are not associated with App-Override policies. For instance, disabling all application-level controls contrasts with the primary purpose of an App-Override, which retains some level of management specific to designated applications. Automatic updates of applications are unrelated to traffic handling, and limiting bandwidth pertains to Quality of Service (QoS) practices, rather than specific application management through App-Override policies.