Configuring data loss prevention configuration

Use the Data Loss Prevention Configuration (DLP) tab to configure the content analysis feature to inspect a variety of protocols on your Network IPS appliance.

About this task

Navigating in the IPS Local Management Interface: Secure Protection Settings > Security Modules > Data Loss Prevention

Navigating in SiteProtector™ Management: select the Data Loss Prevention policy

Procedure

  1. Click the Configuration tab.
  2. Enable the appropriate actions that DLP performs on inspected packets.
  3. In the Inspected Protocols area, enable the protocols that DLP inspects for matching signatures.
    Note: For messaging and email protocols (such as SMTP, IMAP, POP3, and chat), DLP evaluates both inline text and attachments.