Classification

Information classification for files and folders in Storegate

Overview

Information classification makes it possible to label files and folders with a security level to clarify how information may be handled within the organization. The classification applies only to data stored within Storegate and is used for visual guidance and governance.

Important: If data is downloaded, copied, or moved outside of Storegate, the classification does not follow.

Availability and Permissions

• The feature is available to business customers only

• Classification is visible only in the web interface

• All users with write permissions can change classification on files and folders

• The Admin is responsible for all default settings

Classification Levels

The following classifications are predefined in the system:

Classification - Description

None - No classification (default)

Public - Information that can be shared openly

Internal - For internal use only

Confidential - Sensitive information

Strictly Confidential - Highly sensitive information

• “None” is not displayed in the web interface.

• Each level is represented by a color:

  • Green – Publik

  • Blue – Intern

  • Orange – Confidential

  • Red – Strictly confidential

Default behavior

• The feature is enabled/disabled under Team / Settings

• All new objects initially receive the classification “None”

• Existing files and folders are not affected when the feature is activated

• The default classification can be changed by the Admin under Team / Settings

Admin Settings

Only the Admin can:

• Enable or disable classification

• Set the default classification

• Manage separate settings for:

  • My Files

  • Shared Files

Enable / Disable

ON: The default classification is applied to the respective root folder

OFF: All existing classifications are removed

Note: “None” is always the default until the Admin changes the setting.

Classification of Files and Folders

Automatic Inheritance

• Files created or uploaded into a classified folder inherit the folder’s classification

• Classification can always be changed manually at file or folder level

• Files that are moved retain their classification

Changing Classification

It is possible to change classification for:

• A single file or folder

• Multiple files and folders at once (bulk change)

Folder Changes

When changing the classification of a folder, the user can choose:

• The folder only

• The folder and all subfolders and files (recursive)

User Interface

• Classification is shown in the file list as a colored indicator (dot) to the left of the date

• Classification is set via the right-click menu in the web interface

Logging and Traceability

• Every change of classification is logged

• One log entry per file is created in the event log