Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

Which action does Gateway AntiVirus NOT perform?

1. Scanning incoming files for known viruses.

2. Filtering out spam emails.

3. Inspecting traffic for malware.

4. Blocking malicious payloads before they enter the network.

The correct answer is: Filtering out spam emails.

Gateway AntiVirus primarily focuses on detecting and neutralizing threats such as viruses and malware at the gateway level, which includes scanning incoming traffic, inspecting packets for malicious content, and blocking harmful payloads before they can reach the internal network. By filtering and scanning incoming files for known viruses and inspecting traffic for malware, it ensures that potential threats are addressed promptly. However, filtering out spam emails is not typically the primary function of Gateway AntiVirus. Spam filtration is more often handled by dedicated email filtering solutions that focus on identifying unwanted or unsolicited emails, rather than the malware filtering that Gateway AntiVirus specializes in. This distinction clarifies why the action of filtering out spam emails is not performed by Gateway AntiVirus, while the other options are essential aspects of its functionality.