What happens to security rules when a VEN is suspended?

When a Virtual Endpoint (VEN) is suspended, all security rules associated with that VEN are removed. This is because the purpose of suspending a VEN is to halt its operation in the Illumio environment effectively. When suspended, the VEN is no longer capable of enforcing security policies, and thus all rules that govern its security posture are discarded until the VEN is reactivated.

This removal of rules ensures that while the VEN is not active, there are no potential security risks or conflicts created by the incomplete enforcement of the security policies. When the VEN is resumed, it will re-establish its connection and the relevant security rules will be reapplied, allowing it to function with the correct security posture once again. This mechanism is crucial for maintaining a clear and secure operating environment when changes in the state of a VEN occur.

Other options suggest scenarios where rules might remain or change into warnings, which does not accurately reflect the behavior of the Illumio system when a VEN is suspended. The removal of all security rules maintains a clear boundary of operation while the VEN is inactive.