Google Webmaster error: General HTTP error: HTTP 403 error (Forbidden)

Hi there,
I have the latest iThemes Security plugin and when I try to FETCH as Google or submit my xml sitemap I get this error General HTTP error: HTTP 403 error (Forbidden). The only way it goes away is if I deactivate your plugin. I really love the protection and am scratching my head because I have other friends who use it without this problem.

Any ideas on what to check?
Thanks
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