File Types

Specify for which file types the policy applies.

NOTES

For better file type detection, enter the exact content-type header like text/html;charset=utf-8, rather than generic content type like mp3.

You can use third-party tools like Wireshark or Fiddler to obtain the exact content-type header.

  1. Drag the File Types element into the policy to edit.
  2. Select from the following options:
Option Description
File Type Categories Key in the File Type category in the available field and click the add icon. To select multiple categories at the same time, click the menu icon next to the add sign, select the required categories and click Add To Policy.
File Types Key in a specific file type in the available field and click the add icon. To select multiple file types at the same time, click the menu icon next to the add sign, select the required applications and click Add To Policy.
Custom File Types Click Manage File Types to add new File Types not available by default. Specify the file type (Content-type header found from Fiddler or Whireshark) in the Content Type field, key in additional information in the Description field and click Add. To add the newly created Custom File Type to the policy, start typing in the Insert a Custom File Type field, select the File Type and click the Add icon.
AV Scanning When enabled, GFI WebMonitor scans the downloaded file using the internal Anti-VirusUnwanted software that infects a computer. engines. Click Configure Engines to select which AV engines to use.
Download Progress Window Enable to show download progress information when users download file types configured in the policy.