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Classifying by file destination

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In addition to classifying content by its originating location, you can classify and control where content is being sent. In the context of Trellix DLP Endpoint - SaaS, this is known as data-in-motion.

File protection rules controlling destinations include:

  • Cloud Protection rules

  • Email Protection rules

  • Network Communication Protection rules (outgoing)

    Note

    Data Network Communication Protection rules can be incoming, outgoing or both. For classifying by destination only outgoing rules are relevant.

  • Printer Protection rules

  • Removable Storage Protection rules

  • Web Protection rules