Log Actions

This setting defines when Media Encryption & Port ProtectionClosed 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. creates log entries when a storage device is attached to an endpoint computer. You can select one of these predefined log actions:

Action

Description

Do not log security events

Disable all log entries.

Log only critical events

Create log entries only for events that are classified as critical.

Log critical and security events

Create log entries only for events that are classified as critical or security events.

Log all events

Create log entries for all events.

You cannot define custom log actions.

This table shows the applicable Media Encryption & Port Protection events and their severity classification.

Event ID

Description

Classification

3

Policy update completed successfully

Low

7

Device authorization successful

Low

8

Device authorization failed

Critical

11

Device access is blocked when attached to the endpoint computer

Critical

15

Encrypted storage created successfully

Low

16

Encrypted storage device removed

Critical

20

Device is attached to an endpoint computer and access is allowed

Security

21

A user follows the Ask User procedure to override a ruleClosed Set of traffic parameters and other conditions in a Rule Base (Security Policy) that cause specified actions to be taken for a communication session.

Critical

22

A users does not follow the Ask User procedure to override a rule

Critical

23

A storage device file operation is blocked

Critical

24

A storage device file operation is allowed

Security

You can define different log settings for Defining Exceptions for Devices .

Log entries are initially stored on client computers and then uploaded to the server at predefined intervals.