Setting Scan Actions for Malformed Messages Parent topic

The scan actions for malformed messages security settings violations on this screen apply to all senders and receivers.

Procedure

  1. On the Scanning Exceptions screen, click the action name link under Actions for Malformed messages.
    The screen for configuring actions appears.
  2. Configure Intercept settings.
    Option Description
    Do not intercept messages
    IMSVA does not take action on the message. IMSVA processes the message using other rules if other rules exist.
    Delete entire message
    Deletes the message and all attachments.
    Quarantine to
    IMSVA moves the message and its attachments into the quarantine area that you select from the drop-down box.
    Handoff
    IMSVA hands off the message to a specific mail server. Select Handoff if you have a secure messaging server on your network that can process or handle the message. Configure the following:
    • Next to Host, specify the FQDN or IP address of the mail server.
    • Next to Port, specify the port number through which the mail server receives email traffic.
    Note
    Note
    IMSVA can only track a message before it is handed off. After the handoff, the message is not traceable anymore as it is no longer within the control of IMSVA.
  3. Configure Monitor settings.
    Option Description
    Send policy notifications
    Send a notification message to one or more recipients. To select a type of notification, click Send policy notifications. For instructions on creating notifications, see Notifications.
    Archive to
    Archive the message to an archive area.
    BCC
    Blind carbon copy the message to another recipient. Specify the recipient's email address and separate multiple addresses with a semicolon (;). Select the BCC option to prevent the intended recipients from seeing the new recipient.
  4. Click Save.