Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R80 — Question 138

With MTA (Mail Transfer Agent) enabled the gateways manages SMTP traffic and holds external email with potentially malicious attachments. What is required in order to enable MTA (Mail Transfer Agent) functionality in the Security Gateway?

Answer options

• A. Threat Cloud Intelligence
• B. Threat Prevention Software Blade Package
• C. Endpoint Total Protection
• D. Traffic on port 25

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as the Threat Prevention Software Blade Package is essential for enabling MTA functionality by providing the necessary tools to manage and filter email traffic effectively. The other options do not directly contribute to the MTA capabilities; for instance, Threat Cloud Intelligence and Endpoint Total Protection serve different security functions, while Traffic on port 25 pertains to the protocol but does not enable MTA features.