> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.docontrol.io/docontrol-user-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.docontrol.io/docontrol-user-guide/saas-data-monitoring/inventory/inventory-assets/slack-assets.md).

# Slack assets

Slack inventory is displayed according to files or channels:

* **Files** - Displays all Slack assets. You can filter your view further according to:
  * **Sensitive file types** - Displays code or certificates, where files include the following types: SQL, JSON, scripts, and binary (mainly encryption keys). You can click the **Filters** button to add or remove file types.
  * **External channels** - Displays files that were uploaded externally.
* **Channels** - Displays all public Slack channels with an indication if the channel is shared externally, and the number of members in the channel.

{% hint style="info" %}
Asset inventory and users are displayed when integrated with Slack, but not Slack Enterprise.
{% endhint %}

After you [filter](#filter-options) Slack assets, you can activate on-demand [remediation actions](/docontrol-user-guide/workflows/inventory-actions-quick-actions.md).

<figure><img src="https://3236294211-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MesrnyDMZGYg1V-tOBo%2Fuploads%2F1065mc8a4h4Axm2bSj6E%2FSlack%20assets.png?alt=media&amp;token=55cf3fdb-43d7-4c70-ac58-7c2fcdcb14ca" alt=""><figcaption><p>Viewing Slack files shared in external channels</p></figcaption></figure>

Data for Slack assets is displayed according to File or Channel view in these columns:

<table><thead><tr><th width="208.33333333333331">Slack asset column</th><th width="110">View</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Name</td><td>Files</td><td>Title of file in Slack, including file suffix</td></tr><tr><td>Potential sensitivity</td><td>Files</td><td>DoControl proprietary sensitivity ranking based on the asset name</td></tr><tr><td>Channels</td><td>Files</td><td>Slack channel to which file was uploaded</td></tr><tr><td>Uploaded by</td><td>Files</td><td>Actor who uploaded the file</td></tr><tr><td>Created at</td><td>Files</td><td>Date and time that file was uploaded to Slack channel</td></tr><tr><td>Public channels</td><td>Channels</td><td>Name of public Slack channel</td></tr><tr><td>Purpose</td><td>Channels</td><td>Reason for creating channel</td></tr><tr><td>Shared externally</td><td>Channels</td><td>Indication if channel is externally shared</td></tr><tr><td>Members</td><td>Channels</td><td>Number of users in the channel</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Slack asset sensitivity

You can gauge how sensitive your Slack assets are by the potential sensitivity of the asset name. This DoControl proprietary ranking indicates potential asset sensitivity from the least sensitive to the most sensitive:

<table><thead><tr><th width="216">Sensitivity ranking</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="https://3236294211-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MesrnyDMZGYg1V-tOBo%2Fuploads%2F3HXCyA6vHg63QP3MkEL6%2Fnot%20sensitive.png?alt=media&amp;token=2ea44de4-f166-4648-b4f7-51bfc7dfaca7" alt=""></td><td>Minimally sensitive asset name</td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://3236294211-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MesrnyDMZGYg1V-tOBo%2Fuploads%2FjuJGo2HgzlAufAMl9zyU%2Fmoderately%20sensitive.png?alt=media&amp;token=8f9ca324-3ba7-4ca2-a61a-92607f92a871" alt=""></td><td>Moderately sensitive asset name</td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://3236294211-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MesrnyDMZGYg1V-tOBo%2Fuploads%2FweyqDEvtPQEBdX1cyDtE%2Fhighly%20sensitive.png?alt=media&amp;token=a2c75727-491c-46c2-acba-3ea6b758d1a5" alt=""></td><td>Highly sensitive asset name</td></tr></tbody></table>

<figure><img src="https://3236294211-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MesrnyDMZGYg1V-tOBo%2Fuploads%2FnNZjs05sJNUdTxzFkPpe%2Fpotential%20sensitivity.png?alt=media&amp;token=c2e571b4-cfb2-49b9-befe-b317f1daa6dd" alt=""><figcaption><p>Slack asset names have a potential sensitivity ranking</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}

* If a Slack asset has not yet been scanned, its sensitivity ranking is indicated as **Not scanned yet**.
* You can also [filter](#use-cases) Slack assets based on the potential sensitivity of the asset name.
  {% endhint %}

## Filter options

Filter options for Slack assets are displayed according to File or Channel view, and include the following:

<table><thead><tr><th width="180">Filter</th><th width="121">View</th><th width="144">Comparator</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Name</td><td>Files</td><td>String</td><td><p>Name of Slack asset:</p><p>Equals, doesn't equal, starts with, ends with, contains, doesn't contain</p></td></tr><tr><td>Channels</td><td>Files</td><td>Includes, excludes</td><td>Name of Slack channel</td></tr><tr><td>File type</td><td>Files</td><td>Includes, excludes</td><td>Type of asset</td></tr><tr><td>External channel</td><td>Files</td><td>Boolean</td><td><p>If channel is external:</p><p>True or false</p></td></tr><tr><td>Uploaded by</td><td>Files</td><td>String</td><td><p>User who uploaded the file:</p><p>Equals, doesn't equal, starts with, ends with, contains, doesn't contain</p></td></tr><tr><td>Potential sensitivity</td><td>Files</td><td>Includes, excludes</td><td>Low, medium, high, N/A</td></tr><tr><td>Asset ID</td><td>Files</td><td>String</td><td><p>Unique asset identifier:</p><p>Equals, doesn't equal, starts with, ends with, contains, doesn't contain</p></td></tr><tr><td>Public channels</td><td>Channels</td><td>String</td><td><p>Name of public Slack channel:</p><p>Equals, doesn't equal, starts with, ends with, contains, doesn't contain</p></td></tr><tr><td>Channel type</td><td>Channels</td><td>Includes, excludes</td><td>Private or public channel</td></tr><tr><td>Purpose</td><td>Channels</td><td>String</td><td><p>Reason for channel:</p><p>Equals, doesn't equal, starts with, ends with, contains, doesn't contain</p></td></tr><tr><td>Shared externally</td><td>Channels</td><td>Boolean</td><td>Equals = Channel is shared externally</td></tr><tr><td>Members</td><td>Channels</td><td>String</td><td><p>Users belonging to the channel:</p><p>Equals, doesn't equal, greater than, lower than</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Use cases

A common use case filtering example for Slack includes locating Slack assets that were uploaded by specific users:

`Uploaded by equals user's email`

<figure><img src="https://3236294211-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MesrnyDMZGYg1V-tOBo%2Fuploads%2FnbCMagjhgeiYwdiiTMI1%2FSlack%20uploaded%20by.png?alt=media&amp;token=48066ef5-d63c-4e3f-a282-2e3bbe4fef81" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can filter Slack files based on the sensitivity of their asset names (low, medium, high, or N/A):

`Potential sensitivity includes High`

<figure><img src="https://3236294211-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MesrnyDMZGYg1V-tOBo%2Fuploads%2FWBJSouxkFZCREuxs2jQs%2Ffilter%20sensitivity.png?alt=media&amp;token=f4af7edb-7837-44de-853b-a618a4ef6aff" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Inventory actions

Inventory actions are available for Slack files viewed in the Assets page.

#### To delete selected files in Slack:

1. In the Files view, select one or more specific files.
2. Click the **Remediate** button, and select **Delete files**.

{% hint style="info" %}
For more information, see [Inventory actions for Slack](/docontrol-user-guide/workflows/inventory-actions-quick-actions/slack-inventory-actions.md).
{% endhint %}


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