Password-protected Microsoft Office documents do not trigger Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Protection Rules

Technical Articles ID: KB85968
Last Modified: 12/22/2021

Environment

McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Endpoint - all supported versions

For supported environments, see KB68147 - Supported platforms for Data Loss Prevention Endpoint.

Problem

Password-protected Microsoft Office documents do not trigger DLP Endpoint Protection Rules.

Cause

Microsoft Office password-protected files are encrypted, so they not accessible. These files cannot be analyzed or trigger DLP Endpoint Protection Rules.

Solution

Only application-based content rules can be applied when you work with Microsoft Office password-protected files.

Affected Products

Data Loss Prevention Endpoint 11.6.x
Data Loss Prevention Endpoint 11.4.x (EOL)
Known Issue/Product Defect

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Password-protected Microsoft Office documents do not trigger Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Protection Rules

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