Cisco Cisco Web Security Appliance S690 User Guide
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Chapter 14 File Reputation Filtering and File Analysis
Configuring File Reputation and Analysis Features
If the file is sent for analysis:
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Files are sent over HTTPS.
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Analysis normally takes minutes, but may take longer.
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Information about every file that is sent for analysis is added to the reputation database. .
For information about verdict updates, see
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Which Files Are Evaluated and Analyzed?
The reputation service evaluates most file types. File type identification is determined by file content and
is not dependent on the filename extension.
is not dependent on the filename extension.
Some files with unknown reputation can be analyzed for threat characteristics. When you configure the
file analysis feature, you choose which file types are analyzed. New types can be added dynamically;
you will receive an alert when the list of uploadable file types changes, and can select added file types
to upload.
file analysis feature, you choose which file types are analyzed. New types can be added dynamically;
you will receive an alert when the list of uploadable file types changes, and can select added file types
to upload.
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