Content filters

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Content filter sets enable the execution of content filter actions based on conditions. Both the content filter actions and the conditions are configured in content filter entries. A content filter can contain several content filter entries.

How a content filter works

When creating content filters, you determine

• the general instructions for handling attachments and dealing with archives,
• the content filter actions and
• the Defining conditions that trigger content filter actions.

You configure both content filter actions and conditions by assigning one or more content filter entries to a content filter. See Configuring content filter sets and Creating content filter actions.

You can use the level of trust system to trigger various actions for a file type, for example

• completely block a Word document with macros (2007-2016, DOCM) from untrusted emails, but

• carry out a CDR action for trusted emails from your partners.

Video: A brief explanation of the content filter (German only)

Related steps

Assigning content filters To apply a content filter, you must assign it under Partnersor Corporate users. See Configuring content filter sets.

Creating content filter actions Content filter actions are actions that are applied to attachments and to the emails that contain these attachments. They are triggered by the fulfilment of conditions. See Creating content filter actions

Defining conditions In order for content filter actions to be triggered, conditions that you have defined must be fulfilled. See Defining conditions.