MTA mode

(Default)

As an inline MTA, TippingPoint Advanced Threat Protection for Email protects your network from harm by blocking malicious email messages in the mail traffic flow. TippingPoint Advanced Threat Protection for Email delivers safe email messages to recipients.

BCC mode

As an out-of-band appliance, TippingPoint Advanced Threat Protection for Email receives mirrored traffic from an upstream MTA to monitor your network for cyber threats. TippingPoint Advanced Threat Protection for Email discards all replicated email messages without delivery.

SPAN/TAP mode

As an out-of-band appliance, TippingPoint Advanced Threat Protection for Email receives mirrored traffic from a SPAN/TAP device to monitor your network for cyber threats. TippingPoint Advanced Threat Protection for Email discards all replicated email messages without delivery.