Can Symantec DLP inspect TLS-encrypted email traffic?

Article Id: 160123

Status: Published

Updated On: 24-02-2014 01:30

Legacy Id: TECH220423

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Issue/Introduction:

Can TLS-encrypted email traffic be monitored by Symantec DLP?

Resolution:

Monitoring and prevention of TLS-encrypted email traffic is only supported with Email Prevent in version 10.0 and above, see the SMTP Prevent MTA Integration Guide for instructions.
Network Monitor cannot inspect encrypted traffic.