When Deep Discovery Email
Inspector blocks an email message based on
Sender Filtering settings, Deep Discovery Email
Inspector sends
the following SMTP error codes to the upstream MTA.
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NoteMake sure that the upstream MTA can take the necessary pre-configured actions upon
receiving
these error codes. For example, creating an event log or sending notifications to
senders.
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Blocking Feature
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SMTP Error Code
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Message
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Sender Filtering/Authentication settings (DHA Protection, Bounce Attack
Protection, SMTP Traffic Throttling, SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
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421
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Block temporarily (Sender Filtering/Authentication)
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521
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Block permanently (Sender Filtering/Authentication)
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Email Reputation Service
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450
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Temporary denial of connection (450) for Zombie matches (ERS)
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550
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Permanent denial of connection (550) for RBL+ matches (ERS)
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