Attachment Checker for Jira is a comprehensive security solution designed to safeguard your Jira instance by managing and monitoring file attachments. It enables administrators to enforce strict policies on the types of files that can be uploaded, ensuring that only authorized and safe attachments are permitted. By integrating with antivirus scanners, the plugin proactively scans all uploaded files for potential threats, thereby enhancing the overall security and performance of your Jira environment.
Key Features and Functionality:
- File Type Management: Administrators can define and enforce policies to whitelist or blacklist specific file extensions, controlling which file types are allowed or blocked from being uploaded.
- Duplicate File Detection: The plugin alerts users if an attachment with the same filename already exists within an issue, preventing confusion and redundancy.
- Virus Scanning: Every uploaded attachment is scanned for viruses, with notifications provided if any threats are detected, ensuring that infected files do not compromise the system.
- Attachment Limits: Administrators can set limits on the number of attachments per issue and restrict the total attachment size, helping to conserve disk space and maintain system performance.
- Access Control: The plugin allows for the restriction of attachment downloads to specific user groups and logs download activities, enhancing security and compliance.
- Missing Attachment Scanner: A background scan identifies missing attachments, facilitating data recovery and reducing errors within Jira.
Primary Value and User Benefits:
Attachment Checker for Jira addresses critical security and operational challenges by ensuring that only authorized and safe files are attached to issues. It mitigates the risk of virus infections, prevents unauthorized file uploads, and conserves system resources by managing attachment sizes and duplicates. By providing comprehensive control over file attachments, the plugin enhances the integrity and performance of your Jira instance, offering peace of mind to administrators and users alike.