Chapter 15 Unified Threat Management for FortiOS 5.0 : Data leak prevention : Video: Example of DLP using a File Filter configuration. : Creating a file pattern
  
Creating a file pattern
A file pattern allows you to block or allow files based on the file name. File patterns are created within file filter lists.
To create a file pattern
1. Go to Security Profiles > Data Leak Prevention > File Filter.
2. Select a file filter list.
3. Select the Edit icon.
4. Select Create New.
5. Select File Name Pattern as the Filter Type.
6. Enter the pattern in the Pattern field. The file pattern can be an exact file name or can include wildcards (*). The file pattern is limited to a maximum of 80 characters.
7. Select OK.