NSE7 Advanced Threat Protection Practice Question
A company wants to protect its internal users from malicious files attached to emails. Which FortiGate feature should be configured to inspect SMTP traffic for malware?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse 'Email Filter' (which handles spam and content filtering) with antivirus scanning, assuming email security is solely about filtering, when in fact malware detection requires the dedicated Antivirus feature to inspect SMTP payloads at the file level.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Antivirus
FortiGate's Antivirus feature is designed to scan SMTP traffic for malware by inspecting email attachments and body content against virus signatures. When configured in a security policy, it intercepts SMTP sessions, buffers the email data, and performs real-time scanning to block or quarantine malicious files before delivery to internal users.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Antivirus
Why this is correct
Antivirus profiles can scan SMTP, POP3, and IMAP traffic for malware.
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Email Filter
Why it's wrong here
Email filter is for spam and phishing, not antivirus scanning.
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Web Filter
Why it's wrong here
Web filter is for HTTP/HTTPS traffic, not email protocols.
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IPS
Why it's wrong here
IPS is for network-based attacks, not file scanning.
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