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Create an advanced pattern

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Advanced patterns are used to define classifications. An advanced pattern definition can consist of a single expression or a combination of expressions and false positive definitions.

Note

Advanced patterns are defined using regular expressions (regex). A discussion of regex is beyond the scope of this document. There are a number of regex tutorials on the Internet where you can learn more about this subject.

  1. In Trellix ePO - On-prem, select Menu → Data Protection → Classification.

  2. Select the Definitions tab, then select Advanced pattern in the left pane.

    The available patterns appear in the right pane.

    Note

    To view only the user-defined advanced patterns, deselect the Include Built-in items checkbox. User-defined patterns are the only patterns that can be edited.

  3. Select Actions → New.

    The New Advanced pattern definition page appears.

  4. Enter a name and optional description.

  5. Under Matched Expressions, do the following:

    1. Enter an expression in the text box. Add an optional description.

    2. Select a validator from the drop-down list.

      Trellix recommends using a validator when possible to minimize false positives, but it is not required. If you don't want to specify a validator, or if validation is not appropriate for the expression, select No Validation.

    3. Enter a number in the Score field.

      This number indicates the weight of the expression in threshold matching. This field is required.

    4. Click Add.

  6. Under Ignored Expressions, do the following:

    1. Enter an expression in the text box.

      Note

      If you have text patterns stored in an external document, you can copy-paste them into the definition with Import Entries.

    2. In the Type field, select RegEx from the drop-down list if the string is a regular expression, or Keyword if it is text.

    3. Click Add.

  7. Click Save