Folder Operations

The Folder Operations section lets you create folder rules that allow PROTECT to automatically apply encryption settings to files stored in specified folders. The rule is activated when a file location matches the folder expression configured for that rule.

Create a folder rule

1. Navigate to PROTECT > Protection Scope > Folder Operations.
2. Select + Create Folder Rule.

   
3. Enter a clear, unique Rule Name.
4. Select the Data Classification to apply to the files.
5. Protection modes for Office Files and Non-office Files are automatically assigned based on the selected Data Classification.
6. In Folder Expression, enter the folder path or matching expression. The Expression defines which folder the rule applies to.

   Use an asterisk (*) as a wildcard when needed.

   Examples:

   • C:\Users\testFolder\* Applies the rule to files in the testFolder directory.
   • C:\Users\testFolder\*.docx Applies the rule only to Word documents in that folder.
   • \\192.168.1.1\folder\* Applies the rule to files in a shared network folder.

   Use the full network path for shared folders. Confirm the expression carefully before saving, as it determines which files receive the selected protection settings.
7. Under Assign Security Groups, choose the groups that can access the files in the folder. The selected groups appear in the Selected Security Groups panel.
8. Select Save.

   

Enable/Disable Folder Rule

1. Navigate to PROTECT > Protection Scope > Folder Operations.
2. Search for the rule you want to enable or disable.
3. Use the Status toggle to enable or disable the rule.

   

Edit Folder Rule

1. Navigate to PROTECT > Protection Scope > Folder Operations.
2. Search for the rule you want to edit and click Edit.

   
3. Update the necessary information and click Save.

Delete Folder Rule

1. Navigate to PROTECT > Protection Scope > Folder Operations.
2. Search for the rule you want to edit and click Delete.
3. Click Delete in the confirmation alert.