FortiMail has the option to use Data Loss Prevention as enhanced security mechanism. This feature is introduced in firmware 5.3, according to the release notes. By default the DLP option is not visible on the GUI.

DLP can be enabled via the CLI, but it is a well hidden feature. The option can be enabled from the “system global” configuration. When you do a “get” or “set ?” from the “system global” menu, you don’t see the option, but you are able to type it manually.

mail # config system global

mail (global) # set data-loss-prevention enable

mail (global) # end

This enables DLP and adds a new configuration menu to the GUI.

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René Jorissen works as Solution Architect for QMonkeys in the Netherlands. Network Infrastructures are the primary focus. René works with equipment of multiple vendors, like HPE Networks, FortiNet, SentinelOne, Phished, Holm Security, Microsoft services and many more. René is Aruba Certified Edge Expert (ACEX #26), Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX #438), Aruba Certified ClearPass Expert (ACCX #725), Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX #760), CCNP R&S, FCNSP and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEF) certified. You can follow René on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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