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File Filter

File Filter

File Filter allows you to block or monitor specific file types. Inspection is based on file type only, not on file content.

Note

Deep inspection is required for File Filter to decrypt and inspect content in encrypted traffic. See Certificate and deep inspection modes.

To block traffic by file type:
  1. Go to Configuration > Security.
  2. In the File Filter widget, click Customize.
  3. Click into the Blocked field.
  4. In the Select Entries pane, select the desired file types to block.
  5. Click OK.

File Filter

File Filter allows you to block or monitor specific file types. Inspection is based on file type only, not on file content.

Note

Deep inspection is required for File Filter to decrypt and inspect content in encrypted traffic. See Certificate and deep inspection modes.

To block traffic by file type:
  1. Go to Configuration > Security.
  2. In the File Filter widget, click Customize.
  3. Click into the Blocked field.
  4. In the Select Entries pane, select the desired file types to block.
  5. Click OK.