Fallback mode
Forcepoint Web Security Endpoint provides a Fallback mode if your network connection to the cloud service is interrupted. Events that might trigger Fallback mode include:
- Changing from Wi-Fi to an Ethernet network connection or vice-versa
- Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN)
- Assigning a new IP address to your laptop
- Disconnecting from the Internet
While in Fallback mode, the F1E icon displayed in your task bar changes to reflect your level of protection. If you see this icon (
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in your task bar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac), your system is in Fallback mode and is not protected against web threats. When network events prevent endpoint machines from connecting
with cloud services, Forcepoint Web Security Endpoint is automatically and temporarily bypassed. If this happens, you can continue to access the Internet (if Internet access is available),
but endpoint protection is not provided during this time.
Once the network issue is resolved, Forcepoint Web Security Endpoint is automatically re-enabled.