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Chapter 17 File Reputation Filtering and File Analysis
Overview of File Reputation Filtering and File Analysis
Figure 17-1
Advanced Malware Protection Workflow for Public-Cloud File Analysis Deployments
If the file is sent for analysis:
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If the file is sent to the cloud for analysis: Files are sent over HTTPS.
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Analysis normally takes minutes, but may take longer.
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A file that is flagged as malicious after File Analysis may not be identified as malicious by the
reputation service. File reputation is determined by a variety of factors over time, not necessarily by
a single file analysis verdict.
reputation service. File reputation is determined by a variety of factors over time, not necessarily by
a single file analysis verdict.
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Results for files analyzed using an on premises Cisco AMP Threat Grid appliance are cached locally.
For information about verdict updates, see
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Supported Files for File Reputation and Analysis Services
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.
Details about what files are supported by the reputation and analysis services are available only to
registered Cisco customers. For information about which files are evaluated and analyzed, see File
Criteria for Advanced Malware Protection Services for Cisco Content Security Products, available from
registered Cisco customers. For information about which files are evaluated and analyzed, see File
Criteria for Advanced Malware Protection Services for Cisco Content Security Products, available from
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The criteria for evaluating a file’s reputation and for sending files for analysis may change at any time.