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Perimeter server/gateway
The host in a LAN that is directly connected to an external network. In GFI MailEssentials
perimeter gateway refers to the email servers within the company that first receive email
from external domains.
PGP encryption
A public-key cryptosystem often used to encrypt emails.
Phishing
The process of acquiring sensitive personal information with the aim of defrauding individuals,
typically through the use of fake communications
POP2Exchange
A system that collects email messages from POP3 mailboxes and routes them to mail server.
POP3
See Post Office Protocol ver.3
Post Office Protocol ver.3
A client/server protocol for storing emails so that clients can connect to the POP3 server at
any time and read the email. A mail client makes a TCP/IP connection with the server and by
exchanging a series of commands, enable users to read the email.
Public folder
A common folder that allows Microsoft Exchange user to share information.
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Quarantine
A email database where emails detected as spam and/or malware are stored in a controlled
enviornment. Quarantined emails are not a threat to the network enviorment.
Quarantine Store
A central repository within GFI MailSecurity where all blocked emails are retained until they
are reviewed by an administrator.
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RBL
See Realtime Blocklist
Realtime Blocklist
Online databases of spam IP addresses. Incoming emails are compared to these lists to
determine if they are originating from blocked users.