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Configuring DLP rules

Configuring DLP rules

DLP scan rules specify what to look for in what part of the email. For example, you can specify to scan for some sensitive data in email bodies and attachments.

To configure DLP rules
  1. Go to Data Loss Prevention > Rule & Profile > Rule.
  2. Click New.
  3. Configure the following:

GUI item

Description

Name

Enter a descriptive name for the rule.

Description

Optionally enter a description.

Conditions

Select either Match all conditions or Match any condition.

Click New to add conditions.

Depending on what email part you select, you can specify different conditions.

Exceptions

Click New to add exceptions. Email matching the exceptions will not be scanned.

Configuring DLP rules

DLP scan rules specify what to look for in what part of the email. For example, you can specify to scan for some sensitive data in email bodies and attachments.

To configure DLP rules
  1. Go to Data Loss Prevention > Rule & Profile > Rule.
  2. Click New.
  3. Configure the following:

GUI item

Description

Name

Enter a descriptive name for the rule.

Description

Optionally enter a description.

Conditions

Select either Match all conditions or Match any condition.

Click New to add conditions.

Depending on what email part you select, you can specify different conditions.

Exceptions

Click New to add exceptions. Email matching the exceptions will not be scanned.