Excluding Files and File Extensions from Scans

Procedure

1. Go to the Configure Policy screen by performing one of the following:
   • Classic Mode: Go to SECURITY AGENTS and select a group. Click → Configure Policy.
   • Advanced Mode: Go to POLICIES → Policy Management. Click Add or click an existing policy.
2. Click Mac.
3. Go to Scan Exclusions.
4. Click a tab and configure the required exceptions.
5. To add an exception:
   1. Click Add.
   2. Specify the file path or file extension to exclude from the scans.
      • The * character is allowed
        For more information, see Wildcard Support for Mac File Exclusions.
      • Use commas, semicolons, or the ENTER key to separate multiple entries

      File /File Extension Exceptions

      Exception	Description	Examples
      Files	File paths Folder paths Note Do not use the following characters: \ : ? " < > |	/Users/username/temp/temp.log /Users/username/temp
      File extensions	File extensions Note The file extension cannot exceed 255 characters Do not use the following characters: . \ / : * ? " < > |	pdf jpg gif

   3. Click Add.
6. To edit an exception:
   1. Click the exception in the first column of the list.
   2. Update the exception.
   3. Press the ENTER key to save the changes.
7. To delete an exception, point to the exception and click in the last column of the list.
8. Click Save.