How to Do Specific Things with FileSure
Step-by-step guides for common setup scenarios. If you're in the trial and wondering how to accomplish something specific, start here.
File Auditing
How to audit a shared folder
Set up FileSure to record all file activity in a shared network folder. Who's accessing it, what they're doing, and when.
Download PDFHow to audit changes to a shared folder
Focused specifically on changes — writes, creates, deletes, and renames. Good for monitoring folders where the contents matter.
Download PDFHow to audit a NAS device
FileSure runs on Windows, but here's how to monitor file access to a non-Windows storage device.
Download PDFHow to audit Windows Events with FileSure
Select specific Windows events of concern and capture them alongside your FileSure audit data in one place.
Download PDFHow to audit logons on Windows Server
Set up FileSure to capture logon events and store them with your file audit data.
Download PDFProtecting Specific File Types
How to audit, alert, and report on AutoCAD file theft
Audit access to AutoCAD files, generate reports on usage, and send email alerts when something suspicious happens. Same approach works for any file type.
Download PDFHow to audit, alert, and report on Office file deletions
Know when an important Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file gets deleted. Set up alerts so you're notified when it happens.
Download PDFData Loss Prevention
How to stop file theft but still allow work
Set up FileSure so authorized users can access and work with files normally — but cannot copy, email, or remove them.
Download PDFHow to use the Stop File Theft wizard
FileSure includes a guided wizard for common data loss prevention setups. This guide covers exactly how to use it.
Download PDFHow to block file removal via USB
Step-by-step setup for blocking files from being copied to USB drives. Includes how to set exceptions for specific users.
Download PDFHow to block a Switchblade attack
USB-based Switchblade attacks auto-run malicious payloads when a drive is inserted. Here's how to prevent them.
Download PDFAlerts
How to set up an alert when a folder is moved
Get notified the moment a folder move happens — before anyone has time to wonder where things went.
Download PDFHow to get an alert on bulk file deletions
Fine with one file being deleted, but not with 100? Set up a threshold alert that fires when bulk deletion is detected.
Download PDFHow to get an alert on webmail file access
Know what files are being read by browsers — a common indicator that files are being sent via webmail.
Download PDFAdvanced Topics
How to audit and protect a file so even administrators can't access it
Need to protect a file from everyone — including IT staff with domain admin rights? FileSure can do it. Here's how.
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