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Default Resource Protection Group Box

The Default Resource Protection Group Box is where you specify whether the resources in the realm are protected or unprotected by default:

Protected

Indicates the resources in the new realm are protected from access by SiteMinder when you save the new realm. SiteMinder protects a resource as soon as it is placed in this realm. To allow access to this resource, you must create a rule and bind it to a Policy that will allow access to users or groups. The Protected radio button is selected by default.

Note: There may be a short delay between the time when you create a realm and the time when SiteMinder begins protecting the realm. Web Agents poll the Policy Server for changes at a fixed interval (30 seconds by default). By default, a newly created realm may take up to one minute to be recognized by SiteMinder. You can also stop, then start the Policy Server to have SiteMinder recognize the new realm immediately.

Unprotected

Indicates the resources in the realm are not protected by default. The resources in the realm can be protected if you create a rule and bind the rule to a policy.