Create customized expressions if none of
the predefined expressions meet your requirements.
Expressions are a powerful string-matching tool. Ensure that
you are comfortable with expression syntax before creating expressions.
Poorly written expressions can dramatically impact performance.
When creating expressions:
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Refer to the predefined expressions for guidance on how
to define valid expressions. For example, if you are creating an
expression that includes a date, you can refer to the expressions
prefixed with "Date".
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Note that
OfficeScan follows
the expression formats defined in
Perl Compatible
Regular Expressions (PCRE). For more information on PCRE, visit
the following website:
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Start with simple expressions. Modify the expressions if
they are causing false alarms or fine tune them to improve detections.
There are several criteria that you can choose from when creating
expressions. An expression must satisfy your chosen criteria before
OfficeScan subjects
it to a DLP policy. For details about the different criteria options,
see
Criteria for Customized Expression.