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NSE4 · Question #421

Which of the following network protocols can be inspected by the Data Leak Prevention scanning? (Choose three.)

The correct answer is A. SMTP B. HTTP-POST D. MAPI. FortiGate's Data Leak Prevention (DLP) is capable of inspecting common application layer protocols involved in data transfer, such as email and web traffic.

Submitted by brentm· Apr 18, 2026Content Inspection

Question

Which of the following network protocols can be inspected by the Data Leak Prevention scanning? (Choose three.)

Options

  • ASMTP
  • BHTTP-POST
  • CAIM
  • DMAPI
  • EICQ

How the community answered

(47 responses)
  • A
    89% (42)
  • C
    6% (3)
  • E
    4% (2)

Why each option

FortiGate's Data Leak Prevention (DLP) is capable of inspecting common application layer protocols involved in data transfer, such as email and web traffic.

ASMTPCorrect

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a critical protocol for email communication, which DLP inspects to prevent sensitive data from leaving the network via email.

BHTTP-POSTCorrect

HTTP-POST is used for submitting data via web forms, and DLP can inspect these submissions to detect and prevent exfiltration of sensitive information.

CAIM

AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) is an older instant messaging protocol that is not typically listed as a primary protocol for broad DLP inspection compared to more prevalent business communication methods.

DMAPICorrect

MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface) is primarily used by Microsoft Outlook and Exchange for email, and DLP can inspect MAPI traffic for sensitive data in enterprise environments.

EICQ

ICQ is another legacy instant messaging protocol, and while some security solutions might inspect IM, it's not a core protocol typically highlighted for general DLP scanning on modern firewalls.

Concept tested: FortiGate DLP Supported Protocols

Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/523490/protocols-and-direction

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#Data Leak Prevention (DLP)#DLP Protocols#Content Inspection

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