The Content Vectoring Protocol (CVP) provides an open specification to enable the integration of external and third-party content screening software in a "plug-in" manner. The CVP was developed by Check Point in conjunction with and is supported by leading content security vendors. The CVP also provides a "plug-in" interface for Check Point s FTP, HTTP and SMTP security servers.
Content Vectoring Protocol. An OPSEC API that enables VPN-1 and FireWall-1 to send file contents to a third-party content security application, such as anti-virus software, or to screen for Java and Active X components. This ensures that transmitted files are not dangerous to the network. The CVP API has been adopted by a wide variety of security vendors.