Limit File Downloads of Certain Sizes...

[OUCATS]

I have been asked to implement a way to limit the ability for users to download files over a certain size to either their desktop or to any type of external device. They can open, modify, print, ect, just not download the file for security reasons. I have a few concerns because I think that there are ways around this if a user wants to download the file. If we allow a user to open the file, then won't they be able to do a "save as" and then save locally???

With this in mind, I think a better solution would be to put in place a file server auditing program so that we can monitor what files are being accessed and by whom. What I invision as the best solution would be a program that will log all files opened, copied, modified, deleted, and if possible, attached to an email and mailed. But I can't seem to find anything that is remotely close to performing all of the options I need.

Any ideas on how to best monitor how files are handled???

Thanks.

 

[markdmac]

One thing you can do it prevent users from accessing removable media such as floppy disks. Next you can prevent IE from having a Save As option to prevent web downloads. You can force a mandatory profile which will prevent users from saving to the desktop.

If you give users access to files on a server and they have read rights, then they can copy to anyplace they have write rights.

Your best bet is to move the content to SharePoint and remove the ability to do a SaveAs.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark