Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

Which subscription scans files for malicious software infections?

1. Reputation Enable Defense RED

2. Gateway / Antivirus

3. Data Loss Prevention DLP

4. Spam Blocker

The correct answer is: Gateway / Antivirus

The correct answer is the Gateway / Antivirus subscription. This service is specifically designed to examine files that pass through the network for any signs of malicious software or viruses. It operates at the gateway level, meaning it proactively scans files before they reach the users' devices, helping to prevent infections from occurring in the first place. Utilizing various signature-based and behavior-based detection methods, this subscription identifies and blocks threats, ensuring that the network remains secure. This is crucial for organizations that handle sensitive data or operate in environments where cybersecurity threats are a major concern. Reputation Enable Defense (RED) focuses more on analyzing the credibility of incoming data based on prior interactions and known threats rather than directly scanning for infections. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is concerned with monitoring and protecting data to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches, and the Spam Blocker is primarily targeted at filtering out unwanted email, rather than detecting malware within files.