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  1. Nightfall Detection Engine

Detection Engine FAQs

Please find links to our Detection Engine FAQs below:

What do different “Confidence Levels” mean?chevron-rightWhat file types will Nightfall scan for sensitive data? What are the limitations?chevron-rightHow do I use Context Rules?chevron-rightHow do I use Exclusion Rules?chevron-rightDoes Nightfall have a regex library I can choose from?chevron-rightHow can I reduce false positives in my findings?chevron-rightWhy does Nightfall sometimes miss to report SSN, credit card number, and so on?chevron-rightWhy does the Password Detector Report False Positive Zoom Password Findings?chevron-right
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