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DLP archiving gives the ability to store session transaction data on 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. FortiGate DLP archiving supports storing session transaction data on a FortiAnalyzer unit for various application-layer protocols such as SMTP, POP3, and HTTP, which carry content susceptible to data loss.

Submitted by minji_kr· Apr 18, 2026Security Profiles and Content Inspection

Question

DLP archiving gives the ability to store session transaction data on a FortiAnalyzer unit for which of the following types of network traffic? (Select all that apply.)

Options

  • ASNMP
  • BIPSec
  • CSMTP
  • DPOP3
  • EHTTP

How the community answered

(21 responses)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    95% (20)

Why each option

FortiGate DLP archiving supports storing session transaction data on a FortiAnalyzer unit for various application-layer protocols such as SMTP, POP3, and HTTP, which carry content susceptible to data loss.

ASNMP

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used for network device management and does not typically carry sensitive user data that DLP is designed to inspect and archive.

BIPSec

IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) encrypts data at the network layer, making its payload inaccessible to application-layer DLP inspection without prior decryption, which is not the primary function of DLP archiving.

CSMTPCorrect

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) traffic involves email content, which is a common target for DLP inspection and archiving to prevent sensitive data from leaving the network via email.

DPOP3Correct

POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) traffic involves email content retrieved by clients, making it suitable for DLP inspection and archiving to monitor data download.

EHTTPCorrect

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) traffic, including web posts, uploads, and downloads, is frequently inspected and archived by DLP to prevent sensitive information from being exfiltrated via web-based applications.

Concept tested: DLP supported protocols for archiving

Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/fortios-handbook/35763/data-leak-prevention-dlp

Topics

#DLP archiving#Content inspection#FortiAnalyzer#Application protocols

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