Configuring the fingerprint repository

The primary Forcepoint DLP fingerprint repository is stored on the management server. The primary repository creates secondary repositories on protector, Content Gateway, and Forcepoint DLP server instances, and on any other module with a policy engine. These contain structured (database) fingerprints and are updated frequently to remain current. File fingerprints are not stored in the secondary repository, because they are transmitted in real time.

Important: Forcepoint does not save or back up your data in the fingerprinting process. The primary fingerprint repository only saves partial hashes of fingerprinted data, in order to detect them in future transactions. For your own protection, make sure you have a backup system in place.

To configure the selected repository:

Steps

  1. Enter the Name of the module.
  2. Enter a Description of the module (up to 4000 characters).
  3. Continue with one of the following:
    • Primary Fingerprint Repository
    • Secondary Fingerprint Repository