Configuring the Read Action
The Read action defines the default settings for read access to files on storage devices. For each action, you can define different settings for specified device types. The default predefined actions are:
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Allow encrypted data - Users can read encrypted data from storage devices (typically business-related data).
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Allow unencrypted data - Users can read unencrypted data from storage devices (typically non business-related data).
You can configure these actions for specific devices.
To configure the Read action:
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In the Media Encryption tab, click View Exclusions.
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Click New to create a new exclusion or configure an existing exclusion on the list.
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Configure the options as necessary for: Read Encrypted, Read Unencrypted:
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Read Encrypted
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Accept - Allow reading only encrypted data from the storage device. Users cannot read unencrypted data from the storage device.
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According to Policy - According to the default Media Encryption & Port Protection A component on Endpoint Security Windows clients. This component protects data stored on the computers by encrypting removable media devices and allowing tight control over computers' ports (USB, Bluetooth, and so on). Acronym. MEPP. rule Set of traffic parameters and other conditions in a Rule Base (Security Policy) that cause specified actions to be taken for a communication session..
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Block - Block all reading from the storage device.
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Read Unencrypted
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Accept - Allow reading of unencrypted files from the storage device.
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According to Policy - According to the default Media Encryption & Port Protection rule
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Block - Block reading of unencrypted files from the storage device.
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To import exclusions:
You can import an exported exclusion file in the JSON format.
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In the Media Encryption tab, click View Exclusions.
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Click Import and select the JSON file.
To export exclusions:
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In the Media Encryption tab, click View Exclusions.
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Select the exclusion from the list.
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Click Export.
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