Use Advanced Threat Protection for Enhanced Security

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What it means to use advanced threat protection for better security

Using advanced threat protection for better security means applying coordinated detection, prevention, and response controls to reduce risk across email, file handling, and cloud applications that process sensitive documents. For eSignature workflows this includes scanning attachments and uploaded files for malware, filtering malicious links, enforcing attachment policies, and flagging suspicious sender behavior before documents enter the signing process. Implemented alongside encryption, authentication, and logging, advanced threat measures limit exposure to phishing, ransomware, and supply-chain attacks while preserving document integrity and maintaining usable audit trails for compliance and investigations.

Why adopt advanced threat protection in eSignature workflows

Advanced threat protection reduces the probability of malware, phishing, or account takeover compromising signed agreements, protecting both document integrity and organizational reputation.

Why adopt advanced threat protection in eSignature workflows

Common security challenges without advanced threat protection

  • Malicious attachments can enter signing workflows undetected, risking endpoint compromise and inadvertent distribution of malware to recipients.
  • Phishing campaigns spoofing senders can trick signers into approving fraudulent documents or revealing credentials used for reconciliation.
  • Ransomware or supply-chain attacks can encrypt stored documents or backups, disrupting business continuity and obstructing access to signed records.
  • Lack of automated threat controls increases reliance on manual review, slowing workflows and increasing the potential for human error.

Representative user roles

IT Security Manager

Responsible for selecting and configuring threat protection policies across email, cloud storage, and eSignature tools. This role ensures that advanced scanning, URL detonation, and quarantine rules are tuned to organizational risk while coordinating incident response and reporting with compliance teams.

Compliance Officer

Oversees regulatory and contractual obligations related to document handling and retention. This person verifies that advanced threat controls align with HIPAA, FERPA, and ESIGN compliance, and documents controls for audits and vendor assessments.

Organizations and teams that benefit from advanced threat protection

Organizations that handle regulated data, high volumes of contracts, or third-party documents commonly deploy advanced threat measures before signing workflows.

  • Healthcare compliance teams managing PHI and business associates using eSignatures across vendor contracts and patient forms.
  • Legal and procurement groups processing high-value contracts and NDAs shared with external parties.
  • IT security teams integrating threat detection with document platforms and identity providers.

These groups prioritize preserving document authenticity and reducing exposure to targeted email and file-borne attacks while maintaining auditable signing processes.

Key features to look for when you use advanced threat protection for better security

Selecting controls that cover file scanning, URL inspection, identity verification, and logging reduces risk across the entire document lifecycle from upload to long-term storage.

File Sandboxing

Runs suspicious attachments in an isolated environment to detect advanced malware behavior before files are released to signers or stored in production repositories.

URL Reputation

Checks links embedded in documents and email notifications against threat databases and blocks or flags links that point to malicious or compromised sites.

Content Disarm

Removes risky elements like macros or embedded scripts from office documents while preserving readable content for signing and archival purposes.

Identity Controls

Supports SSO, MFA, and adaptive authentication to reduce risk of account takeover used to send fraudulent signature requests.

Automated Quarantine

Isolates flagged documents and notifies administrators for rapid review, preventing potentially harmful files from circulating to recipients.

Detailed Logging

Captures signer activity, file status, and security events to support incident response, forensics, and regulatory audits with exportable records.

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Integrations and connectors that enhance threat protection

Integrations with email gateways, cloud storage, and identity providers extend threat protection capabilities into the eSignature lifecycle and reduce manual intervention.

Email Gateways

Connect to enterprise email security platforms to filter phishing and malicious attachments at the source, ensuring that signed requests and notifications are validated before reaching recipients.

Cloud Storage

Integrate with cloud providers to scan files at rest and during transfer, and to block synchronization of quarantined or flagged documents across shared drives or repositories.

Identity Providers

Use SAML/SSO and directory integrations to enforce corporate authentication policies, apply conditional access, and ensure that only verified identities initiate or approve signature workflows.

SIEM Tools

Forward security events and audit logs to SIEM systems for correlation, alerting, and centralized incident response across document and infrastructure telemetry.

How advanced threat protection integrates with eSignature flows

Advanced threat protection interposes checks at key points: ingest, distribution, and storage, minimizing the attack surface while keeping signing workflows intact.

  • Upload Scan: Files are scanned at upload for malware and risky content.
  • Email Filtering: Sender and link reputation are checked before notifications send.
  • Attachment Quarantine: Potentially harmful files are quarantined for review.
  • Post-Sign Monitoring: Signed documents are periodically scanned in storage.
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Quick setup: apply advanced threat protection to signing workflows

Follow these essentials to integrate advanced threat protections into an eSignature process, focusing on scanning, authentication, and logging.

  • 01
    Assess Risk: Identify document types and external sources that require scanning.
  • 02
    Enable Scanning: Activate malware and URL scanning for uploads and attachments.
  • 03
    Enforce Authentication: Require two-factor or SSO for external signers.
  • 04
    Review Logs: Monitor alerts and audit logs for suspicious activity.

Audit trail best practices for secure transactions

Maintain consistent, tamper-evident records for every transaction step to support audits and incident investigations.

01

Capture Events:

Record uploads, views, signatures, and downloads with timestamps.
02

Log Metadata:

Include IP addresses, device details, and user agent information.
03

Export Options:

Provide CSV/PDF exports for regulatory and legal reviews.
04

Retention Policies:

Apply retention schedules aligned to compliance obligations.
05

Tamper Evidence:

Use cryptographic hashes to show document integrity.
06

Central Review:

Enable admin access for consolidated audit analysis.
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Typical workflow configuration settings for secure signing

Below are common settings to configure when adding advanced threat protection to document workflows; adapt values to organizational policy and compliance requirements.

Workflow Setting Name and Description Default configuration values applied to automated workflows
Reminder Frequency for Pending Signers Every 48 hours until the envelope completes
Automatic Expiration for Sent Documents 30 days after initial send date
Signing Order and Recipient Routing Sequential signing enforced according to defined order
Authentication Methods Required Per Signer Email plus optional two-factor authentication
Post-Signing Document Retention and Backup Encrypted cloud backup with configurable retention settings

Supported platforms and requirements

Advanced threat protection should be compatible with web, desktop, and mobile eSignature clients, and integrate with common cloud storage and email systems.

  • Supported OS: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
  • Browser Support: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari
  • Mobile Apps: Native signing apps available

Verify that chosen threat tools and the eSignature provider can exchange telemetry and quarantine signals, and confirm that mobile and browser clients receive the same protection levels and policy enforcement to maintain consistent security.

Security controls typically used

Advanced Threat Protection: Real-time malware detection
TLS Encryption: In-transit data protection
At-Rest Encryption: Encrypted stored documents
Two-Factor Authentication: Adds signer verification
Audit Trails: Detailed activity logs
Role-Based Access: Granular permission control

Industry use cases showing practical impact

Advanced threat protection is applicable across regulated and high-volume signing environments where documents and attachments present elevated risk.

Healthcare

A hospital mailroom accepted vendor-uploaded consent forms that were automatically scanned on upload for embedded malware and suspicious links

  • File-level sandboxing detected a malicious macro in a provider PDF
  • The scanning prevented distribution to clinical staff and preserved patient safety

Resulting in prevented infection spread and maintained HIPAA-compliant records handling.

Higher Education

A university procurement office received contract documents from an unknown supplier and implemented pre-signature threat checks on attachments

  • URL reputation checks flagged a compromised file source
  • The procurement team quarantined the submission and requested a secure resubmit via verified channels

Leading to reduced risk of credential harvesting and uninterrupted campus IT services.

Best practices when implementing advanced threat protection

Implement a layered approach combining technical controls, policies, and regular reviews to reduce risk without impairing signing workflows or compliance obligations.

Enable Advanced Threat Protection for document ingress
Ensure files and links are scanned at the first point of contact using sandboxing, reputation checks, and removal of risky content to prevent threats from entering signing workflows.
Require strong, centralized authentication for senders and signers
Use SSO and enforce multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of account takeover, and apply conditional access rules for high-risk transactions or external participants.
Regularly review audit logs and quarantine actions
Schedule periodic reviews of security alerts, quarantined items, and audit records to identify patterns, tune detection rules, and maintain evidence for compliance.
Coordinate with legal and compliance teams
Align threat policies with retention schedules, BAAs, and regulatory requirements, and document processes so audits and investigations can reference consistent controls.
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FAQs and troubleshooting when you use advanced threat protection for better security

This section addresses common operational questions and configuration issues related to integrating threat protection with document signing systems.

Feature availability: advanced threat protection across eSignature vendors

A concise comparison of common advanced threat capabilities across leading eSignature platforms to inform security planning.

Security Capability and Compliance Criteria signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign
Advanced Threat Protection Feature Available
Per-Document Malware Scanning and Detection
Email Attachment Threat Inspection Support Integration Built-in Built-in
Admin Controls for Threat Settings Granular Granular Granular
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Risks and potential penalties

Regulatory fines: Monetary penalties
Data breaches: Exposure of sensitive records
Operational downtime: Service interruptions
Reputational harm: Lost customer trust
Legal liability: Contract disputes
Audit findings: Compliance remediation

Security and compliance differences across major eSignature platforms

Compare how advanced threat and compliance features are positioned across vendors to assess suitability for regulated environments and enterprise deployments.

Security & Compliance Comparison signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign Dropbox Sign PandaDoc
Advanced Threat Protection Included Included on Enterprise and Business plans Available via Advanced Security add-on Part of Adobe Sign Enterprise plan Requires Business or Enterprise plans Enterprise plan with security add-ons
Two-Factor Authentication Support Available for all paid accounts, optional enforcement Built-in and enforceable via admin settings Supported with configurable enforcement and SSO Available on Standard and higher plans Two-factor available via integrations or enterprise
HIPAA Compliance Options Available BAA available for enterprise healthcare customers BAA and HIPAA support on enterprise plans BAA under enterprise agreements, case-by-case Limited HIPAA support via add-ons BAA available at enterprise tier
Audit Trail and Reporting Included Comprehensive audit logs and exportable reports Detailed audit trails with signer IP and timestamps Audit reports and document history available Basic audit trail, export via API Audit logs with role-based access controls
Enterprise Security Add-ons Available Customizable security packages for enterprises Extensive enterprise add-ons via sales Security add-ons through Adobe Experience Cloud Enterprise plans include advanced controls Add-ons available on highest tier plans

How airSlate SignNow protects your data from external threats and malware

airSlate SignNow uses Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) to prevent malicious attacks and phishing attempts, ensuring the highest level of safety for your documents and signing links.

What is Advanced Threat Protection?

airSlate SignNow scans your signing links and any links inside your documents to ensure there is no malware attached. The following solutions are employed to ensure the safety of your data:

Latent threat

The latent threat protection continuously checks the links within your documents to make sure they are secure at all times. Since one-time scanning may not be enough to guarantee complete safety, airSlate SignNow monitors your links on a regular basis.

Spoofing actor

airSlate SignNow protects users from following links that are received via fake eSignature invites. Such links can potentially bear ransomware or malware, putting users and their personal information at risk.

Please note that airSlate SignNow’s ATP feature is available to enterprise accounts only.

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