Scan File Versions
Overview
The File Version Scanning remediation capability enables MDSS to locate and examine every version of a file that exists during scanning operations. This functionality helps users more effectively pinpoint problematic or restricted file versions.
Requirements
File versioning must be activated on your SharePoint On-Premises environment before utilizing this feature. The scanning process cannot identify and report on multiple file versions without versioning being enabled.
SharePoint On-Premises
Configuration
- Navigate to Workflows from the left-side navigation menu.
- Select the workflow you want to configure scan file versions.
- Click the Other Remediations node.
- In the modal window that opens, toggle the Scan File Versions option.
- Click Save Changes to apply the changes.
Use Case
This remediation type is particularly useful when:
- Multiple versions of the same file may exist across different environments.
- You need to ensure that all versions comply with security and compliance requirements.
- You want quick visibility into which versions are safe and which are blocked.
Reporting
During or after a scan with Scan File Versions enabled, the report provides additional insights:
- New Column – File Versioning: A dedicated column displays the number of detected versions for each file and indicates if any of those versions are blocked.
- Filtering: The report includes a filter to show only files that contain blocked versions.
- Individual File Report: Within a file’s detailed report, a new column lists all discovered versions. Clicking on a version displays its scan result.
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