Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

To ensure compatibility with APT Blocker, which functionality must be enabled in a proxy?

1. Application Control

2. IPS

3. Data Loss Prevention

4. WebBlocker

The correct answer is: Application Control

Enabling Application Control in a proxy is crucial for ensuring compatibility with APT Blocker because Application Control helps in mapping and identifying the types of applications being accessed over the network. This functionality allows the system to classify traffic more accurately, which is essential for effective malware detection and prevention involved in advanced persistent threats (APTs). APT Blocker proactively analyzes the traffic flowing through the network to identify potentially harmful downloads and to enforce prevention strategies. Since APTs often exploit specific applications or use particular protocols to infiltrate a network, having Application Control turned on allows the proxy to effectively monitor, filter, and potentially block such traffic. This setup enhances the overall ability to prevent sophisticated threats by understanding and managing the application behavior instead of relying solely on signature-based detection. The other options, while important for overall security, do not specifically relate to how APT Blocker interacts with applications and network traffic in the same capacity as Application Control. This makes Application Control the necessary functionality for ensuring seamless operation with APT Blocker.