When is a policy considered 'Active' in Illumio?

A policy in Illumio is considered 'Active' when it is deployed and operational. This means that the policy has been successfully applied to the relevant resources and is currently functioning to enforce the specified security rules or guidelines. At this stage, the policy is not just theoretically established but is actively managing traffic and ensuring compliance with the defined security posture.

The other options do not meet the criteria for a policy to be classified as 'Active.' For example, a newly created policy is not yet in effect until it is deployed. Likewise, a policy that has been edited but not reviewed won't influence operations, as it requires formal approval and deployment to become active. An archived policy, while still accessible for reference or modification, does not impact the environment's security because it is not in an operational state.