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Using the Email Security Service

The email security service in Enforced Client Advanced scans messages before they are received by client computers and quarantines detections. Your service checks for spam, phishing scams, viruses, directory harvest attacks, and other email-borne threats in messages and attachments.

The email security service resides outside your network, requiring no system resources. Your company’s mail exchange (MX) record is redirected through SonicWALL’s servers. There, your email traffic is scanned before entering your network, with less than a one-second delay in transit.

The email security service provides:

„Protection from email-borne threats — The flood of email threats is stopped before entering your network.

„Real-time,around-the-clock email security — Email is processed all day, every day in real time through a highly secure system architecture that operates with no detectable latency.

„Simplified management — Centralized, web-based policy management allows you to configure comprehensive policies for spam, viruses, and content-filtering (for inappropriate words and phrases). You can also view reports on email usage and check quarantined messages.

To use the email security service, your company needs to have its own mail domain, such as yourdomain.com, with a static IP address and a dedicated email server, either in-house or hosted by an ISP.

This section describes these features of the email security service:

„Activating the email security service

„Using the portal

„Setting up your account

„Viewing your email protection status

„Configuring a policy for email security

„Viewing reports for the email security service

„Managing quarantined email

„Getting more information

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4.5 specifications

SonicWALL 4.5 is a robust network security solution designed to address the evolving challenges in threat protection and data security. This release brings a suite of advanced features, cutting-edge technologies, and characteristics tailored to enhance system performance and resilience against cyber threats.

One of the highlight features of SonicWALL 4.5 is its Integrated Intrusion Prevention System (IPS). This system provides real-time threat detection and response by monitoring network traffic for potential vulnerabilities and malicious activities. With continuously updated signature-based detection, it ensures that organizations are protected against the latest exploits and attack vectors.

Another key component is the Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities, which combine traditional firewall functions with advanced features such as application awareness, user identity control, and content filtering. The NGFW allows organizations to enforce detailed policies based on user roles, thereby enhancing the security posture while maintaining user productivity.

SonicWALL 4.5 also incorporates advanced malware protection through its Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service. This multi-engine sandboxing technology analyzes suspicious files and URLs in a secure environment, providing organizations with in-depth insights into potential threats before they reach the network.

Furthermore, the solution includes enhancements to Secure Mobile Access, enabling secure remote connections while ensuring that sensitive data remains protected. With features like SSL VPN, SonicWALL 4.5 allows users to securely access private networks from anywhere while maintaining compliance with data protection regulations.

In terms of management, SonicWALL 4.5 introduces an intuitive interface for centralized management, enabling IT administrators to configure and monitor multiple devices effortlessly. The reporting and logging capabilities are enhanced, providing detailed insights into network activity, which is crucial for compliance and forensic analysis.

SonicWALL 4.5 also prioritizes user experience and performance with its optimized hardware, ensuring faster processing speeds and reduced latency. Features like high availability and load balancing further enhance system reliability.

In summary, SonicWALL 4.5 stands out with its integrated IPS, NGFW capabilities, advanced malware protection through Capture ATP, secure mobile access, intuitive management interface, and optimized performance. This comprehensive suite of features positions SonicWALL 4.5 as a formidable player in the realm of network security, making it an appealing choice for organizations seeking robust protection against an ever-evolving threat landscape.
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