TAP URL Isolation – End-User Guide

What is TAP URL Isolation?

TAP URL Isolation, part of Proofpoint’s Targeted Attack Protection (TAP), helps protect users from phishing and malware by opening suspicious links in a secure, isolated browser environment instead of blocking them.


How It Works

  • Click a URL in an email → TAP checks for phishing threats.

 

 

  • If suspicious, it opens in the TAP Isolation Browser.
  • A scan runs (up to 5 minutes) while you interact with the site.

 

 

  • If the system detects malicious content on the page, you will be presented with a page like this

 

 

  • Once the scan is done, click "Exit" to open the site in your regular browse.

 

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FAQs & Key Security Notes

  • Are websites scanned? Yes, but recursive links are not.
  • Should I exit Isolation? Staying in Isolation is safer.
  • Can I upload/download files? No, these actions are disabled in Isolation.
  • What are phishing & malware threats?
  • Phishing: Fake sites designed to steal credentials.
  • Malware: Pages containing viruses or harmful software.
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