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  • 1.  SSL encryption of email - prevent scanning?

    Posted Apr 02, 2011 10:24 AM

    I have Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP). I used Pop3 to access email (Eudora).

    In the advanced settings for email, it says "Note: Messages sent over encrypted connections cannot be scanned"

    Does this mean that if I use SSL (secure sockets layer), that SEP cannot scan the email message or the attached file(s)?

    Thanks



  • 2.  RE: SSL encryption of email - prevent scanning?

    Posted Apr 02, 2011 10:45 AM

    What is the operating system?? Is is it on a server?



  • 3.  RE: SSL encryption of email - prevent scanning?

    Posted Apr 02, 2011 11:00 AM

    I'm using Vista, on a stand-alone PC.



  • 4.  RE: SSL encryption of email - prevent scanning?

    Trusted Advisor
    Posted Apr 04, 2011 09:24 AM

    Hello,

    If I am not mistaken you are talking about this:

     

     

     

    The following options are available under Encrypted Connections:
     
    •Allow encrypted POP3 connections: Use this option to enable or disable POP3 messages that use encrypted connections. Auto-Protect does not scan any email that uses POP3 over the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Auto-Protect continues to protect computers from viruses and security risks in attachments.
     
    •Allow encrypted SMTP connections: Use this option to enable or disable the SMTP messages that use encrypted connections. Auto-Protect does not scan any email that uses SMTP over the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Auto-Protect continues to protect computers from viruses and security risks in attachments.
     
     
    Hope that answers your Doubt.


  • 5.  RE: SSL encryption of email - prevent scanning?

    Posted Apr 06, 2011 05:08 AM

    Hi Jgkahn,

     

    I agree with Mithun, above.  And remember: even if (for instance) an infected .zip attachment was successfully delivered to the computer, SEP's regular auto-protect would act upon the threat as soon as it was unpacked.  

     

    Thanks and best regards,

     

    Mick