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DSM serves two main functions: 

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title1. Transparent File Encryption

Also known as at-rest file encryption, transparent file encryption performs two tasks: 

  • Encrypts data as the data is written onto the disk
  • Decrypts data as it is read from the disk
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title2. Access Control

The DSM configures policies that control access to encrypted directories. These Vormetric-protected directories are called GuardPoints.

These GuardPoints allow the DSM Security Administrator to: 

  • Maintain granular control over which users and processes can access GuardPoints
  • Create multiple policies for different types of operational usage
    • Vormetric policy access controls work beneath, but in relation to the operational system-level access control lists (ACL).

Policy Functions

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There are two main parts to every policy:

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