When a user attempts to connect to a malicious website and download a known threat, the threat passes through SEP'sFirewall,Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), andDownload Insightin that order. This layered approach helps prevent threats at different stages of the attack chain.
* Threat Path Through SEP Protection Features:
* Firewall: Blocks or allows network connections based on policy, filtering initial traffic to potentially dangerous sites.
* IPS: Monitors and blocks known patterns of malicious activity, such as suspicious URLs or network behavior, providing another layer of defense.
* Download Insight: Analyzes file reputation and blocks known malicious files based on reputation data, which is especially effective for files within archives like .rar files.
* Why This Order is Effective:
* Each layer serves as a checkpoint: the Firewall controls network access, IPS scans for malicious traffic, and Download Insight assesses files for risk upon download, ensuring thorough protection.
* Why Other Orders Are Incorrect:
* Options with Download Insight or IPS preceding the Firewall do not match SEP's operational order of defense.
References: SEP's multi-layered protection approach involves firewall and IPS filtering prior to download reputation analysis, enhancing overall system security.