Configuring automatic file protection

SDS for C&M detects synchronization applications that have been installed on Windows clients and makes it possible to automatically protect the files that users store in their synchronized spaces. This feature is not available in macOS.

In order to use the SDS for C&M automatic protection feature, ensure that you have met the following requirements:

  • The synchronizer must be installed on the workstation before installing the SDS for C&M client.
  • The SDS for C&M client must have been installed for all users with administration privileges. For more information, please refer to the section Deploying the SDS for C&M client for the end user.
  • SDS for C&M has been validated with the following synchronization applications:
    • Google Drive Backup and Sync version 3.47.7654.0300,
    • Oodrive WebSynchro version 2.11.0.9,
    • Dropbox version 87.3.122,
    • OneDrive.exe (new synchronizer for OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online libraries) version 2019 build 19.192.0926.0012.
  1. In the server's administration interface, select the Policies menu on the left.
  2. In Automatic file protection, select the type of shared spaces for which you would like to enable automatic protection.
    3. If you wish to protect... Enable the option...
    Google Drive Backup and Sync Google Drive
    Oodrive Oodrive
    Dropbox Dropbox

     

    Personal OneDrive accounts

     

    OneDrive (personal account)

     

    OneDrive for Business:

    - OneDrive.exe (new synchronizer)

    - Groove.exe (former synchronizer provided in MS Office 2013/2016)

     

    OneDrive for Business

     

    SharePoint for Office 365:

    - OneDrive.exe (new synchronizer)

    - Groove.exe (former synchronizer provided in MS Office 2013/2016)

     

    SharePoint - Office 365

NOTE
Automatic protection will only be effective for files that are created and moved to the shared space after the function has been enabled. To protect files that were already in the shared space, the user must select the Stormshield Data Security > Protect access > Stormshield Data Security > Enable automatic protection menu.

  1. Click on Save.

Example:

Synchronizer window

In this example, only the Oodrive space has been enabled. New files that users store in Oodrive will be automatically protected. However, files stored in other types of shared spaces will need to be manually protected.