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Create a custom classification in NetApp Data Classification

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With NetApp Data Classification, you can create a custom search for sensitive information. The search can be scoped to a regular expression (regex).

Create a custom classification

Custom classification is only available for Map & Classify scans, not mapping-only scans. This feature is currently in preview.

Steps

  1. Select the Custom classification tab.

  2. Select the Add New Classifier button.

  3. Add a Classificer name and Description for the new classifier.

  4. Choose to add the classifier as a Personal identifier or Category.

    Screenshot of add classifier

  5. Select Next.

  6. To add the customization as a regular expression, select Custom regular expression then Next.

  7. Add a pattern to detect the specific information of your data. Select Validate to confirm the syntax of your entry. A screenshot of the dialog to create a regular expression.

  8. Select Done to create the custom classification.

The new customization is captured in the next scheduled scan. To view results, see Generate compliance reports.