Configuring Virus Scan Actions Parent topic

Procedure

  1. Go to File Transfer ScanVirus ScanAction.
    The Action tab displays.
  2. Select one of the following:
    • ActiveAction: Perform scan actions recommended by Trend Micro.
    • Customized action for detected threats: Select to perform an action over all security risks or specify an action for each threat.

      Virus Scan Actions

      Action
      Description
      Quarantine
      IM Security moves the file to a restricted access folder, removing it as a security risk.
      Note
      Note
      Trend Micro recommends using the default scan action Quarantine for viruses/malware.
      Cancel file transfer
      IM Security prevents the file transfer from occurring.
      Deliver
      IM Security delivers the file and records the detection.
  3. To back up the infected file, select Back up infected file before action is taken.
  4. Click the Specify backup and quarantine directories link to open the global Directories screen and then modify the folders where IM Security stores files.
    For details, see Configuring Directories.
  5. Configure Advanced Options as necessary.
    1. Click the Macros heading to configure macro scan.
      1. Select Enable advanced macro scan.
      2. Select one of the following:
        • Heuristic level
        • Delete all macros detected by advanced macro scan
      Note
      Note
      For details on configuring macro scanning, see Configuring Macro Scanning.
    2. Click the Unscannable Message Parts heading to specify actions for encrypted and password protected files and files not in the scan restriction criteria.
  6. Click Save.