Screenshot 20   Configuring the virus update frequency 

Keeping the virus scanning engine(s) up to date 

To view the properties of supported virus scanning engines as well as 

configure the update frequency policy of the respective signature files:  

1. Select the scanning engine to be configured (e.g. BitDefender) from 

the list provided under the Configuration 

 Web Traffic Scanning node.  

2. In the configuration section displayed in the right pane, specify  the 

required signature file update frequency in hours.  

3. Click on the Apply button to save your configuration settings. 

NOTE 1: It is recommended to check for anti virus definition files at 

least once every 24 hours. 

NOTE 2: Web Traffic Scanning for viruses will remain active even 

during the definition file updating process.  

NOTE 3: GFI WebMonitor will check for anti virus definition updates 

every time a change is made to the update frequency policy. 

GFI WebMonitor 3 

Web Traffic Scanning 

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