NSE4 · Question #217
Data Leak Prevention archiving gives the ability to store files and message data onto a FortiAnalyzer unit for which of the following types of network traffic? (Select all that apply.)
The correct answer is C. SMTP D. POP3 E. HTTP. Data Leak Prevention (DLP) archiving on a FortiGate can store file and message data on a FortiAnalyzer for application-layer protocols such as SMTP, POP3, and HTTP, which carry user content.
Question
Data Leak Prevention archiving gives the ability to store files and message data onto a FortiAnalyzer unit for which of the following types of network traffic? (Select all that apply.)
Options
- ASNMP
- BIPSec
- CSMTP
- DPOP3
- EHTTP
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Why each option
Data Leak Prevention (DLP) archiving on a FortiGate can store file and message data on a FortiAnalyzer for application-layer protocols such as SMTP, POP3, and HTTP, which carry user content.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used for network device management and monitoring, not for transferring user data or files that would typically be subject to DLP archiving.
IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols used for secure IP communication at the network layer, primarily for VPNs, and it encrypts traffic, making its content inaccessible for cleartext DLP archiving.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is an application-layer protocol used for sending emails, making its message content and attachments prime candidates for DLP archiving to prevent data leaks.
POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) is an application-layer protocol used for retrieving emails, and like SMTP, its message content and attachments are subject to DLP archiving.
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is an application-layer protocol used for web browsing, allowing DLP to archive file uploads, downloads, and web content to monitor for data exfiltration.
Concept tested: DLP archiving supported protocols
Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/523930/data-leak-prevention-dlp
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