Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R80 — Question 88

What is the mechanism behind Threat Extraction?

Answer options

• A. This a new mechanism which extracts malicious files from a document to use it as a counter-attack against its sender.
• B. This is a new mechanism which is able to collect malicious files out of any kind of file types to destroy it prior to sending it to the intended recipient.
• C. This is a new mechanism to identify the IP address of the sender of malicious codes and put it into the SAM database (Suspicious Activity Monitoring).
• D. Any active contents of a document, such as JavaScripts, macros and links will be removed from the document and forwarded to the intended recipient, which makes this solution very fast.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, accurately describes the Threat Extraction process, which involves removing active content from documents before they reach the recipient, ensuring safety and speed. Options A and B incorrectly suggest that the mechanism involves counter-attacks or destruction of files, which is not part of Threat Extraction. Option C misrepresents the function as identifying sender IP addresses, which is unrelated to the extraction process.