Enabling binary files content inspection
The
Binary Files Content Inspection option allows for inspecting text content held in arbitrary binary files. When this option is disabled, DeviceLock performs keywords- and pattern-based content discovery for only Unicode text held in known file types. For a list of known file types, see
Expansive coverage of multiple file formats and data types in the
ContentLock and NetworkLock section.
When this option is enabled, DeviceLock performs keywords- and text pattern-based content discovery for text held in any binary files, regardless of text encoding (Unicode or non-Unicode). In this case, content discovery may take considerably longer to complete.
Note: This option affects discovery rules that employ keywords groups, pattern groups and/or complex content groups containing those group types. For details regarding discovery rules, see
Rules and Actions. |
To enable or disable this option, double-click the Binary Files Content Inspection item in the Discovery Server Options list, or right-click that item and then choose Enable or Disable.