Data Classification Components

 

• The Data Classification process assigns categories to business resources according to rules.

  • Rules are composed of one or more rule criteria

Rule criteria consist of finding a match within files to one or more string or pattern.

The strings can be defined as free text, regular expressions, or one stored as a policy object.

A regular expression in a policy object may be accompanied by a verification algorithm to further narrow down the search.

Note: There are policy objects and verification algorithms out of the box for standard searches, or you can create your own to fit your needs.

The classification rule is the main data classification component. Rules also contain subcomponents that complete the rule structure, simplify the rule management task, and provide extended functions.

File properties can be used for classification of files that is performed by the customer manually or using a third party application. File Access Manager will read the metadata on the files, and can use them for data classification rules. This will include reading metadata from encrypted files.