Overview - Security

This section provides useful information as to how to increase the security of your FTGate Mail Server, from Binding services to using defined IP address ranges to limit access to the various components within FTGate.

 

Topics covered include:

 

Property

Description

MAPS RBL & DUL

Checks incoming IP addresses with lists of known mail system abusers or Dial-up users lists.

Addresses and masks

Explains how IP addresses and Subnet masks work within FTGate.

Other security issues

Issues when using SMTP to receive incoming mail.

Pop before SMTP script

Allows you to authenticate your connection to the ISP's server using the POP3 mailbox user name and password before the out going mail is sent. Many ISP's now require this to help stop mail system abuse.