What is an ICAP operation?

The Internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP) is a lightweight HTTP-like protocol specified in RFC 3507 which is used to extend transparent proxy servers, thereby freeing up resources and standardizing the way in which new features are implemented.

What is an ICAP client?

The ICAP Client functionality in your Check Point Security Gateway or Cluster enables it to interact with an ICAP Server responses, modify their content, and block the matched HTTP connections.

What port does ICAP use?

1344
ICAP, Internet Content Adaptation Protocol. Port: 1344 (TCP).

Is ICAP traffic encrypted?

ICAP messages are not encrypted for transit by default. If the ICAP traffic could be eavesdropped, encrypt it to protect the privacy. There are several different methods that you can use to encrypt ICAP messages, including: set up a VPN tunnel using IPSec.

What is DLP zscaler?

Zscaler Cloud DLP is part of the Zscaler Security Cloud, a platform that sits between users and the internet, inspecting all traffic and providing the same comprehensive protection to all your users, no matter where they go.

What is McAfee ICAP?

Internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP) enables administrators to off-load malware scanning to a dedicated server to improve security and overall performance. DATA SHEET. McAfee Web Gateway. 1.

Is zscaler a DLP tool?

Is ICAP an RFC 3238 alternative?

The IESG also notes that ICAP was developed before the publication of RFC 3238 and therefore does not address the architectural and policy issues described in that document. Abstract ICAP, the Internet Content Adaption Protocol, is a protocol aimed at providing simple object-based content vectoring for HTTP services.

What is an RFC1918 IP address?

An RFC1918 address is an IP address that is assigned by an enterprise organization to an internal host. These IP addresses are used in private networks, which are not available, or reachable, from the Internet. In fact, one of the basic requirements of the Internet is that each host has a unique IP address.

What is the IP-address configuration option in RFC 1172?

RFC 1172 [ 7] provides information for implementations requiring backwards compatability. The IP- Address Configuration Option replaces this option, and its use is preferred. This option SHOULD NOT be sent in a Configure-Request if a Configure-Request has been received which includes either an IP- Addresses or IP-Address option.

What is ICAP protocol used for?

Abstract ICAP, the Internet Content Adaption Protocol, is a protocol aimed at providing simple object-based content vectoring for HTTP services. ICAP is, in essence, a lightweight protocol for executing a “remote procedure call” on HTTP messages.