SonicOS 7.1 Security Services

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HTTP File Downloads

HTTP File Downloads

  1. Client makes a request to download a file from the Web.
  2. The file is downloaded through the Internet.
  3. The file is analyzed the SonicWall GAV engine for malicious code and viruses.
  4. If a virus is found, the file is discarded.
  5. The virus is logged, and an alert is sent to the administrator.