Trusted Websites

The Trusted Websites section lets you add websites that can access protected files. When users upload encrypted files to a listed website, PROTECT decrypts them so the website can process them. PROTECT encrypts files downloaded from the website to maintain protection.

Only websites added to this list are allowed to securely access encrypted files.

Add a Website

1. Navigate to PROTECT > Protection Scope > Trusted Websites.
2. Click +New Website.

   
3. In Classification Label, choose the classification label to apply to unprotected files downloaded from the listed websites.
4. In Security Groups, select the Security Groups that can access files downloaded from the listed websites.
5. In URL, enter the website address that can interact with protected files.

   Example: https://protect.mycompany.com
6. In Identifiers (optional), click + to add an identifier. Identifiers help PROTECT detect specific elements or sections of the website where file uploads or downloads occur. This ensures decryption and encryption occur only on authorised upload and download components, not the entire page.

   Each identifier includes:

   1. DOM Element Selector: Enter the CSS selector for the web page element that PROTECT should identify or match. This tells PROTECT which element on the page is linked to file operations.

      Examples: #uploadBtn, .input-field, div.file-section, button[data-action="upload"]
   2. Search Value: Enter a value that identifies your organisation in the selected element, such as part of the signed-in email address or company name. PROTECT decrypts files only when this value is found. This limits decryption to accounts that belong to your company.

      Examples: guardware.com.au, @guardware.com.au, GuardWare Australia
7. In Extensions that are decrypted, choose how PROTECT handles file extensions when interacting with the website:

   1. All: PROTECT decrypts all encrypted files uploaded to the website and encrypts all files downloaded from it.
   2. All but these extensions: PROTECT decrypts uploaded files and encrypts downloaded files, except for files with the listed extensions.
   3. Only these extensions: PROTECT decrypts uploaded files and encrypts downloaded files only when they have the specified extensions.

      Examples: .csv, .xml

      Use the + button to add multiple extensions.
8. Click Save. The website appears in the Website List, where you can edit or remove it later.

   

For example, with the configuration shown in the image, PROTECT decrypts files only during upload when the user is signed in to SharePoint with a GuardWare Australia account. If the user is signed in with another account, the files remain encrypted.

Edit a Website

1. Navigate to PROTECT > Protection Scope > Trusted Websites.
2. Search for the website you want to edit and click the Edit icon in the ACTIONS column.

   
3. Update the necessary information and click Save.

Delete a Website

1. Navigate to PROTECT > Protection Scope > Trusted Websites.
2. Search for the website you want to delete and click the Delete icon in the ACTIONS column.
3. Click Delete in the Confirmation Alert.