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Network traffic scanner

Malware protection for application protocols is provided by the ThreatSense scanning engine, which integrates multiple advanced malware scanning techniques. Protocol filtering works automatically, regardless of the web browser or email client used. If protocol filtering is enabled, ESET Server Security will be checking communications that uses the SSL/TLS protocol.

The Network traffic scanner provides malware protection for application protocols, which integrates multiple advanced malware scanning techniques. Network traffic scanner scans HTTP(S), POP3(S) and IMAP(S) protocols automatically, regardless of the internet browser or email client.

Enable Network traffic scanner—If you disable this option, HTTP(S), POP3(S) and IMAP(S) protocols will not be scanned. Note that the following ESET Server Security features require Network traffic scanner enabled:

Web access protection

Web control

Secure Browser

SSL/TLS

Anti-phishing protection

Email client protection