Allow specific user to visit blocked URL ?

Question

Hi All, In my organization we have block some website via Microsoft 365 Defender Endpoints/Indicators, now we have are High level manager would like to access the website how can i set only allow specific user to visit blocked URL

Answer 1

Hi Peter,

I believe you will have to create a custom policy for this requirement and follow the custom indicator procedure, more details over here web-content-filtering

Hope this helps.

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Answer 2

There are a few things that could be blocking. This could be web content filtering or web protection.

You might consider adding a custom indicator to set the website to allow-warn for everyone if this is just a content filter. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/indicator-ip-domain

To scope the rule to one person, you need a device group. That is a bit messy.

You might also consider that your executives are highly vulnerable. If the website has a bad reputation, you might share the Virus Total report. You might also suggest that this exec can access the site from their personal devices instead.