Load balancing

Load balancing allows administrators to configure how each Forcepoint DLP module sends its data to specified policy engines for analysis. This both distributes the load and, more importantly, ensures that the organization’s email and HTTP performance are never harmed.

For example, designate 1–2 dedicated servers to analyze HTTP traffic (where analysis latency is critical), and use another set of servers to analyze other channels.

An agent or a protector service can have its traffic analyzed by all listed policy engines, or by specifically selected policy engines. (Protector traffic can be analyzed only by local or Windows-based policy engines.) Administrators can specify which policy engine analyzes a specific agent or service of the protector.

Load balancing is configured in the Data Security module of the Security Manager. See the Forcepoint DLP Administrator Help for instructions.