Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

Enabling the Gateway Antivirus subscription service in a proxy policy is essential for utilizing APT Blocker, as this particular service acts as a foundational layer to scan and analyze files and web traffic for potential threats. APT Blocker is designed to identify and mitigate advanced persistent threats by analyzing files for malware characteristics, and it relies on the scanning capabilities of the Gateway Antivirus to function effectively.

Gateway Antivirus ensures that any harmful files attempting to enter or move within the network are detected and intercepted. By integrating APT Blocker with Gateway Antivirus, organizations can enhance their security posture by not only blocking immediate threats but also identifying sophisticated malware that may evade traditional detection methods.

While other services like Application Control, WebBlocker, and RED provide different security features and controls, they do not specifically enhance APT Blocker's primary function of threat identification and file analysis as Gateway Antivirus does. Therefore, having Gateway Antivirus enabled is a prerequisite for the effective operation of APT Blocker within a proxy policy.