Messages processed through Proofpoint Essentials go through various stages in a particular order which is outlined below for both inbound and outbound. (Order of Operations)
Inbound Mail Flow:
- IP reputation checks
- PDR - Proofpoint Dynamic Reputation.
- CSI - Cloudmark Sender Intelligence.
- Attachment Defense (if licensed)
- Anti-Virus scanning
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Filters: Custom filters and send lists.
- Executables such as .exe, .dll, .bat, .js, and others are blocked before custom filters.
- Any filter that triggers with "Quarantine" or "Allow" will skip the Anti-Spam step of processing - Anti-Spam
- URL Defense Scan and Rewrites (if licensed)
Outbound Mail Flow:
- Attachment Defense (if licensed)
- Anti-Virus scanning
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Filters: Custom filters and send lists
- Executables such as .exe, .dll, .bat, .js, and others are blocked before custom filters.
- Any filter that triggers with "Quarantine" or "Allow" will skip the Anti-Spam step of processing - Anti-Spam
Carlos Rios
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