Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

What settings must be included for Gateway AntiVirus to effectively protect users on your network?

1. Configure a policy to use a proxy action with AntiVirus settings configured.

2. Install the Gateway AntiVirus server on your network.

3. Configure Gateway AntiVirus settings for a proxy action.

4. Disable automatic signature updates.

The correct answer is: Configure Gateway AntiVirus settings for a proxy action.

To effectively protect users on your network with Gateway AntiVirus, it is essential to configure the Gateway AntiVirus settings for a proxy action. This configuration allows the antivirus system to monitor and scan traffic flowing through the proxy, ensuring that harmful content is detected and mitigated before it reaches the end-users. By properly setting up these configurations, you maximize the effectiveness of the antivirus protection, enabling it to analyze data packets for threats such as malware and viruses in real-time as they transit the network. Specifically, configuring Gateway AntiVirus settings for a proxy action includes defining which types of traffic should be scanned and the actions that the antivirus should take when threats are detected. This proactive approach strengthens the security posture of the network and provides users with essential protection against external threats. While a policy that uses a proxy action with AntiVirus settings is beneficial, it is the configuration of the settings themselves that primarily ensures effective protection. Additionally, installing a Gateway AntiVirus server on your network is part of a broader deployment process, while disabling automatic signature updates would severely compromise the antivirus protection by preventing it from recognizing the latest threats.