Symantec 10490452 Administration Guide - Page 14

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14 About Symantec Mail Security for SMTP Where to get more information ■ The Filtering Hub consults the LDAP SyncService directory to expand the message's distribution list. ■ The Filtering Engine determines each recipient's filtering policies. ■ The message is checked against Blocked/Allowed Senders Lists defined by administrators. ■ Virus and configurable heuristic filters determine whether the message is infected. ■ Content Compliance filters scan the message for restricted attachment types or keywords, as defined in configurable dictionaries. ■ Spam filters compare message elements with current filters published by Symantec Security Response to determine whether the message is spam. At this point, the message may also be checked against end-user defined Language settings. ■ The Transformation Engine performs actions per recipient based on filtering results and configurable Group Policies. Where to get more information In addition to this Administration Guide, your Symantec Mail Security for SMTP product comes with the following documentation: ■ Symantec Mail Security for SMTP Installation Guide ■ Symantec Mail Security for SMTP Planning Guide ■ Symantec Mail Security for SMTP Getting Started Symantec Mail Security also includes a comprehensive help system that contains conceptual and procedural information. You can visit the Symantec Web site for more information about your product. The following online resources are available: Provides access to the technical support Knowledge Base, newsgroups, contact information, downloads, and mailing list subscriptions Provides information about registration, frequently asked questions, how to respond to error messages, and how to contact Symantec License Administration Provides product news and updates www.symantec.com/ techsupp/ent/ enterprise.html www.symantec.com /licensing/els/help/en/ help.html www.enterprisesecurity. symantec.com

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About Symantec Mail Security for SMTP
Where to get more information
The Filtering Hub consults the LDAP SyncService directory to expand the
message’s distribution list.
The Filtering Engine determines each recipient’s filtering policies.
The message is checked against Blocked/Allowed Senders Lists defined by
administrators.
Virus and configurable heuristic filters determine whether the message is
infected.
Content Compliance filters scan the message for restricted attachment types
or keywords, as defined in configurable dictionaries.
Spam filters compare message elements with current filters published by
Symantec Security Response to determine whether the message is spam. At
this point, the message may also be checked against end-user defined
Language settings.
The Transformation Engine performs actions per recipient based on
filtering results and configurable Group Policies.
Where to get more information
In addition to this
Administration Guide
, your Symantec Mail Security for SMTP
product comes with the following documentation:
Symantec Mail Security for SMTP Installation Guide
Symantec Mail Security for SMTP Planning Guide
Symantec Mail Security for SMTP Getting Started
Symantec Mail Security also includes a comprehensive help system that
contains conceptual and procedural information.
You can visit the Symantec Web site for more information about your product.
The following online resources are available:
Provides access to the technical support Knowledge
Base, newsgroups, contact information, downloads,
and mailing list subscriptions
www.symantec.com/
techsupp/ent/
enterprise.html
Provides information about registration, frequently
asked questions, how to respond to error messages,
and how to contact Symantec License Administration
www.symantec.com
/licensing/els/help/en/
help.html
Provides product news and updates
www.enterprisesecurity.
symantec.com