Server and user-side installations are required for This page is a guide for installing server and client-side tools of the GEODI Classifier.
Installation of a Manual/Automatic classification project takes about 1 -1.5hours. If GEODI is the first classification tool, you may to 2 hours. You can instantly start with ready classes . These classes are refined with many different user experiences. Porting an exiting classification environment(labels and rules) to GEODI is a quick process as well. At the end, you will be ready to distribute/install agents.
Info |
---|
You may anytime change the policies after installing the agents. Agents automatically update the policies. GEODI Classification Policy Manager allows you to override policies by groups, persons, client software, IP and more. |
Note |
---|
We provide ready to use panels to watch agents and classification actions(logs). |
Tip |
---|
After agents distribution users may start classification. GEODI 121 online course is enough for end users to learn classification for Desktop and Office classification. |
The following is the basic roadmap for the installation.
Image Removed
...
if you have no previous classification tool. You can change or customize all rules for a specific group or condition. There is only one agent, and agent software and policy updates are automatic.
You can monitor agents using our agent panel. You may use the built-in log panel or a SIEM to monitor classification activities.
Training material for end-users is provided in https://decesw.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/geodien/pages/3966664747/GEODI+121+-+Classification+tools+User+Training?atl_f=PAGETREE and GEODI Classifier Office and Other Plugins User Guide .
Table of Contents |
---|
maxLevel | 6 |
---|
minLevel | 1 |
---|
include | |
---|
outline | false |
---|
indent | |
---|
exclude | |
---|
type | list |
---|
printable | false |
---|
class |
---|
|
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Expand |
---|
title | Can we store classification logs in a database, syslog, CEF, or CSV format? |
---|
|
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can we classify files discovered with GDE on remote PCs in-place? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
If you have a Classification license for documents coming to the GEODI server through GDE, you can query and classify documents through GEODI ES, performing the classification on the source machine. The machine where the classification will take place must have our Classifier and GDE solutions installed. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | How long does it take for Classifier setting changes to take effect on clients? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
It will be updated automatically and within approximately 10 minutes. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Does the date of the classified documents change? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
No, GEODI classification tools preserve the file date. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can we exclude data related to organization employees from discovery/classification rules? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Yes, in the GEODI Classification Management Interface, you can exclude email sent by users within the same domain from classification |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can classification be performed in Linux, Mac, or SharePoint environments? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
The GEODI classification solution works on Windows computers. Data discovery can be performed on Linux, MacOS, or SharePoint. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can I use two classification solutions simultaneously? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Yes, GEODI can adapt to the labeling scheme of an existing classification tool. This way, you can continue to use both simultaneously without additional work on the DLP side. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can Header/Footer and Watermark be multilingual? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Yes. It will decide based on the machine language. You can define multiple languages simultaneously. You can use values like usernames in these settings. You can define multiple lines. GEODI Classifier Label/Tag Definitions
|
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can databases be classified? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
There is no concept of writing labels to databases. However, GEODI classification tools can report the classification of a database record and enable you to take action based on this report. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can GEODI Classifier understand documents classified with a different classification tool? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Yes. As long as the labeling scheme is the same, it doesn't matter which tool was used for classification. The GEODI classification tool understands the class of a previously classified file and behaves according to policy settings. |
|
...
Installation Roadmap
...
Checklist
Follow the steps for Classifier installation
- GEODI Server must be installed
- Activate Classification Module
- Activate Default Classes and Policies
- Ignore mail signatures (by a dictionary or mail server settings)
- Generate Agent MSI Package
- Sample Agent installation to selected clients
- Activate agent monitor panel
- Activate log analysis panel
- Interim review
- Modify Class and Policies
- Closing
- Deploy Agents to all clients
Frequently Asked Questions
Expand |
---|
title | Can we disable automatic classification for a specific group? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Yes, with the GEODI Classification Policy Manager, you can create variations based on groups, individuals, IP addresses, and software (Word, Excel, etc.). It can be set to automatic only for one user group, manual only for others, or disabled for a specific user group if needed. Changes in rules will take effect on clients approximately 10 minutes after modification. GEODI Classifier Label/Tag Definitions
|
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can I perform batch classification? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Data indexed with GEODI can be selected and automatically or manually classified. This applies to data coming from folders and GDE data sourcesYes, query the target and choose “Batch Classification” from the GEODI facet area. Files from Folder, FileServer, and GDE(PCs) will be included. Labels will be written to the respective files or as alternate data streams (ADS). GEODI Classifier Batch Classification
|
|
Expand |
---|
title | How many clients can a GEODI server support simultaneouslyWhat does Semantic Classification mean? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
A server specified in the system requirements for automatic classification can support 3000+ usersIt is the classification of files discovered in GEODI based on query results. GEODI discovers IBAN, Credit Card, money, document type, date, and the document type. The class secret rule may contain Money>1M TL. GEODI recognizes money in many different forms. This is an example of semantic classification. Similarly, the class classified may contain a rule “if a contract.” GEODI understands whether a document is a contract with AI. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Do agents strain the endpointDoes the date of the classified documents change? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
No, the GEODI Classification and GDE (Discovery) agents are designed to impose minimal load on the endpoint/client machinesGEODI classification tools preserve the file date. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Is GEODI Data Discovery necessary for classificationCan we classify files discovered with GDE on remote PCs in-place? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
NoSuppose you have a Classification license for documents coming to the GEODI server through GDE. In that case, you can use classification independently without data discovery. However, the identifiers and rules that come with GEODI Data Discovery will enhance the performance of automatic classificationquery and classify documents through GEODI ES, performing the classification on the source machine. The machine where the classification will occur must have our Classifier and GDE solutions installed. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | What does Semantic Classification meanCan databases be classified? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
It is the classification of files discovered in GEODI based on query resultsThere is no concept of writing labels to databases. However, GEODI classification tools can report the classification of a database record and enable you to take action based on this report. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can we verify the accuracy of manual classification by analyzing the logs? |
---|
| Info |
---|
GEODI logs include the given class and potential automatic class. By using this information, situations like class upgrades or downgrades can be analyzed. Permission for class downgrade depends on policy settings.
GEODI Classifier Logs internal e-mails in an organization(same domain) exluded from classifcation? |
|
Info |
---|
Yes, in the GEODI Classification Management Interface, you can optionally exclude emails sent by users within the same domain from the classification. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can Header/Footer and Watermark be multilingual? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Yes. You can define multiple languages. The language is chosen by machine language. You can use values like usernames in these settings. You can define multiple lines. GEODI Classifier Label/Tag Definitions
|
|
Expand |
---|
title | Is 'Allow Class Lowering' permitted? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Depending on policies, you can allow or prohibit class lowering for all or specific sets of users. You can also use the rule that prohibits giving a class below automatic classification . |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can the removal or deactivation of agents and plugins be prevented? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Yes, by default, Office plugins cannot be removed or deactivated by a Windows user |
|
Expand |
---|
title | How do I exclude email signatures? |
---|
|
|
Expand |
---|
title | What is the format for classification log |
---|
|
|
...
...
...
...
...
The completion of client installation should be verified.
...
Access to the GEODI server must be ensured.
...
...
Can the uninstall or deactivation of agents be prevented? |
|
Info |
---|
Yes, by default, Windows users cannot remove or deactivate Office plugins. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Do agents strain the endpoint? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
No, the GEODI Classification and GDE (Discovery) agents are designed to impose minimal load on the endpoint/client machines. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | How long does it take the policy changes take effect on the clients? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Clients will be updated automatically and within approximately 10 minutes. |
|
...
Info |
---|
The rules become active when clients connect to GEODI at least once. |
...
title | In case of no access to the GEODI server |
---|
...
Can Classification Add-ons work offline |
|
Info |
---|
Yes, offline is possible for add-ons The add-ons must at least once access to GEODI server to get the policies Only Manual classification is possible. The automatic classification is not available. Rules from the last connection are
|
|
...
...
Expand |
---|
title | How are files without label support classified? |
---|
|
|
Expand |
---|
title | How can see ADS labels? |
---|
|
ADS(Alternate Data Stream) is an NTFS feature. To list it, use the “dir /r" command. ADS labels are a feature of the NTFS filesystem and may sometimes not be preserved. Labels are preserved Rename the file Change file extension txt → log - mp4 → avi Copy the file to another NTFS filesystem with or w/o the GEODI classifier installed.
Labels are not preserved The file is copied through RDP, Wetransfer, or similar ways. The file is copied to non-NTFS filesystem The file is carried in a compressed file (Rar/zip= The file is attached to an e-mail
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can I use two classification solutions simultaneously? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Yes, GEODI can adapt to the labeling scheme of an existing classification tool. This allows you to continue using both simultaneously without additional work on the DLP side. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can classification be performed in Linux, Mac, or SharePoint environments? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
The GEODI classification solution works on Windows computers. Data discovery can be performed on Linux, MacOS, or SharePoint. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Can GEODI Classifier understand documents classified with a different classification tool? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Yes. As long as the labeling scheme is the same, it doesn't matter which tool was used for the classification. The GEODI classification tool understands the class of a previously classified file and behaves according to policy settings. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Is GEODI Classifier compatible with MIP(Microsoft Information Protection) labels. |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Yes. GEODI Classifier is compatible with MIP and other schemas as well. |
|
Troubleshooting
Expand |
---|
title | If office extensions or desktop classification is not active |
---|
|
Info |
---|
The client installation should be verified. Clients must access to GEODI at least once The validity of the GEODI token should be checked.
|
|
Expand |
---|
title | Automatic Classification is not active. |
---|
|
Info |
---|
There is no access to the GEODI server, or automatic classification may be disabled in the policy settings. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Classification is taking a long time. |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Automatic classification may sometimes take a long time due to network traffic, server load, and file sizes. If such situations persist, please consider the upload times of the files you are using in Word and ExcelGEODI reads the file content for auto-classification. Opening with Word or Excel may also take a long time. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Email signatures are perceived recognized as personal data |
---|
|
Info |
---|
The phone numbers and personal names found in email signatures are recognized by GEODI, and therefore, classification is done as personal data. To overcome this, creating a user dictionary and setting classification rules to exclude this dictionary will resolve the issue with email signatures |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Classification agents and Add-ins cannot see the GEODI server. |
---|
|
Info |
---|
If add-ons at least once accessed the GEODI server and got the policies: Only Manual classification is possible. The automatic classification is not available. Rules from the last connection are used. Logs are accumulated and transferred when a connection to the server is established.
|
|
Expand |
---|
title | How to send a large number of emails simultaneously, like Mail Merge? |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Under normal circumstances, a classification pop-up opens for each email. To prevent this in bulk emails, you just need to add the %AutoClass% expression to the email body or Word document for mail merge. The sent emails will be automatically classified without opening a pop-up. Alternatively, you can create a separate classification policy for Outlook/OWA. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Classification Agents are not updating automatically. |
---|
|
Info |
---|
The classification agents automatically check whether there is the server has an up-to-date version on the server every two days. Access to documents.decesoftware.com should be provided for this control and automatic update process. If access is available but automatic installation is not occurring, firewall settings should also be checked. |
|
Expand |
---|
title | Outlook mails has label but no header or footer |
---|
|
Info |
---|
Check “Cash Mode” to true in users “Exchange Account Settings”. |
|