Which service must be enabled to use Capture ATP?

To utilize Capture ATP, which stands for Advanced Threat Protection, the Anti-Virus service must be enabled. Capture ATP is designed to analyze files for potential threats, particularly advanced malware and ransomware, which requires the foundational layer of threat detection and prevention that the Anti-Virus service provides.

When the Anti-Virus feature is active, it allows the SonicWall firewall to perform deep packet inspection and analyze the files and attachments that traverse the network. This enables the integration of Capture ATP with the firewall’s threat management capabilities, ensuring that any files flagged as potentially dangerous receive further scrutiny in a secure cloud environment.

By having the Anti-Virus service enabled, the firewall can collaborate effectively with Capture ATP to leverage intelligence from known threats and employ sandboxing techniques for files that are suspicious. This synergy results in a more robust defense against malware infiltration and ensures a higher level of security for the network.