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Proofpoint TPAD01 Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your TPAD01 exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete Proofpoint Threat Protection Administrator Exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free TPAD01 questions. We also provide premium TPAD01 practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

Proofpoint
Vendor
TPAD01
Exam Code
72
Total Questions
14
Total Exam Domains

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TPAD01 EXAM QUESTIONS

Proofpoint TPAD01 Exam Objectives

Section 1: Product Overview
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  • Understand key product functionalities and their integration within the suite
Section 2: Mail Flow
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  • Learn how the Email Protection Server manages inbound/outbound mail, routes, SMTP, TLS, and certificates
Section 3: Message Processing
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  • Build policies and rules for message filtering and disposition, and configure SMTP profiles
Section 4: Email Firewall
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  • Create and manage mail rules, control SMTP rate, configure outbound throttling, and enhance email security
Section 5: Quarantine
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  • Manage quarantine folders, configure settings, release messages, and understand precedence
Section 6: Smart Search & Logging
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  • Use Smart Search, analyze logs, configure syslogs and leverage  PoD API for insights
Section 7: Alerts & Reporting
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  • Configure alert profiles, manage notifications, and monitor system performance with reports
Section 8: Email Authentication
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  • Configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC policies, and set up email authentication keys
Section 9: User Management
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  • Sync AD, import profiles, configure LDAP/SSO, and set user roles and access
Section 10: Spam Detection
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  • Tune spam management policies, create custom spam rules, and configure safe/block lists
Section 11: Virus Protection
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  • Configure virus protection policies, restrict processing, and edit rules
Section 12: User Notifications
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  • Set up and customize email warning tags, tag routes, and configure email digests
Section 13: Targeted Attack Protection (TAP)
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  • Manage URL Rewrite, configure Message Defense, and use the  TAP Dashboard
Section 14: Threat Response
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  • Differentiate Cloud vs. On Prem defense, configure servers, workflows, and manage threat response
Info
https://www.proofpoint.com/sites/default/files/cybersecurity-academy-documents/pfpt-us-ca-threat-protection-administrator-course.pdf