Configuring a File Blocking Rule

Using File Blocking rules, you can prevent the exchange of files between users based on specific file properties such as file name, extension, file size, or true file type. You can configure IM Security so that it applies rules to specific users or groups.

Create a new rule by clicking the File Transfer Scan → File Blocking → Add button.

Modify an existing rule by clicking File Transfer Scan → File Blocking → [Rule name].

Configure File Blocking rules through the following four step process: