Exam 156-215.81 topic 1 question 92 discussion

Ans B, Anti-virus, anti-malware is NOT a blade

Thats the definition of any anti-virus, regardless of vendor

Answer is A https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81_ThreatPrevention_AdminGuide/Topics-TPG/The_Check_Point_Threat_Prevention_Solution.htm Detection, prevention or restriction of certain applications which, in many cases, are bandwidth consuming or may cause security threats to the network, such as Peer to Peer and Instant Messaging applications Based on CP admin guide, AV is focused specifically on malware threats

B. Anti-Virus

B is correct

IPS does not take care of protection of Software. That is the goal of Antivirus/Antimalware. The goal of IPS is to scan network ( so it does not scan files/app) and block activity or example like : DDoS...

I Would honestly select B , what a crappy question

Honestly I would say B, anti-virus. Reading the blade descriptions gives me the impression anti-virus is better suited https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81_ThreatPrevention_AdminGuide/Topics-TPG/The_Check_Point_Threat_Prevention_Solution.htm "Check Point Antivirus Software Blade prevents and stops threats such as malware, viruses, and Trojans from entering and infecting a network" Also here -https://www.checkpoint.com/downloads/products/antivirus-datasheet.pdf