Adding an Exception to the Attachment Blocking Global Policy

Procedure

1. Click Attachment Blocking on the main menu.
   The Attachment Blocking screen displays.
2. Click Add Exception.
   The Select Accounts screen displays.
3. Select the accounts to exclude from the Global Policy.
   • From specific sender(s) to any recipient
   • From any sender to specific recipient(s).
4. Click the specific sender(s) or specific recipient(s) link (if applicable).
5. Select one of the following:
   • Anyone: Apply this policy or exception to all users.
   • Specific accounts: Select from Active Directory groups or ScanMail special groups.
6. Search and select AD Users/Groups/Contacts/Special Groups and add them to the Selected Account(s) list.

   Note You can find AD Users/Groups/Contacts only after email addresses have been specified for them.

7. Search and select AD Users/Groups/Contacts/Special Groups and add them to the Selected Account(s) list on the Exclude Accounts screen.
8. Click Save.
   The Select Accounts screen displays.
9. Click Next >.
   The Specify Policy screen displays.
10. Configure the following settings:
    • Attachment types: Select specific file types to exclude from the Global Policy.
    • Attachment names: Specify file names and/or extensions to exclude from the Global Policy.

      Note Click Show details to specify file types or names.

11. Click Next >.
    The Name and Priority screen displays.
12. Configure the following settings:
    • Enable this exception: Select to enable this exception.
    • Exception name: Type a name for this exception.
13. Type a number for the Priority.
14. Click Save.