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File Sync Providers Folder

Edit settings in this folder to protect files files being copied to sync folders. These settings determine whether a user is allowed to copy files using a file sync application such as Dropbox.

In particular, these settings determine whether the file sync application is under policy control. If the file sync application is under policy control, CA DataMinder applies Data In Motion triggers to analyze the file being synced.

Note: These settings do not apply to files being uploaded to file sync websites.

Trusted Application List

This setting grants the listed application access to file sync folders on the local computer. For example, you may want to add virus scanners to this list. You can also use this setting to extend data protection to other file sync applications.

Type the executable names of any additional file sync applications that you want to include under CFSA control. You must also add the sync folder for the new file sync application to the Additional Sync Folders setting.

Which File Sync Applications?

This setting lists the default set of file sync applications supported by the CFSA. Select the file sync applications that you want the CFSA to monitor.

Additional Sync Folders

Use this setting to specify any additional sync folders that you want the CFSA to monitor.

You can use system variables such as %windir% when specifying folder paths.