DirectProtectTM

Protect more. Change less.

Keep email and web secure without getting in the way. Traffic stays on its original path. Rollout is quick. Day to day is simple.

A strong web security solution empowers users to make safer choices combining real-time protection with the context they need to act wisely.

What is DirectProtect?

DirectProtect is the architecture behind TrustLayer’s Browse and Mail that removes detours and bottlenecks.

It delivers protection where it matters without rerouting traffic or interrupting how your people work.

The result is fast deployment, clear control and security that keeps up with your business.

One approach for email and web

Built for mid-market organisations

Simple to run. Powerful when you need it

What's different?

Most security tools add detours and delays which risks derailing your users’ flow. DirectProtect keeps traffic moving, securely.

Policies apply at the right point in the flow, visibility is complete, and performance stays consistent.

You get the scale of the cloud with the certainty of direct control.

No traffic detours

Fast to roll out

Integrates seamlessly

DirectProtect Mail

Protect M365 emails the direct way

Email security shouldn’t break your mail flow. DirectProtect Mail is the archritecture behind TrustLayer Mail, keeping Microsoft 365 on its original path and applies protection in the flow.

There are no MX record changes and setup takes minutes, so delivery stays in your control while protection covers inbound, outbound and internal messages. Everyday mail keeps moving and your team stays focused.

Protect against

  • Phishing, BEC and impersonation
  • Malware and ransomware
  • Risky links and attachments
  • Internal mail abuse
  • Mail flow disruptions

We stop risk without changing the route. Clean mail is delivered, suspicious mail is held where you choose, in TrustLayer Quarantine or the Microsoft 365 Junk folder, and users can act through the Outlook add in.

DirectProtect Mail:
How it works

Keep the original route
Mail keeps its Microsoft 365 path. There are no MX record changes or DNS edits. We add protection where mail already flows, so delivery stays in your control.
Inspect in the flow
Messages are evaluated as they travel. Links, attachments and intent signals are checked together so clean mail moves on without delay.
Protect every direction
The same policy applies to inbound, outbound and internal messages, which keeps coverage consistent and evidence clear.
Choose what happens to suspect mail
You decide where it goes. Hold it in TrustLayer Quarantine or use the native Microsoft 365 Junk folder. Users can act through the Outlook add in when you want them to.
Set up in minutes
A guided wizard gets you running in minutes. You can test safely, switch on, and keep a simple path back if you need it.
Roll back with confidence
Because protection runs in the flow, changes are easy to test and undo. Admins use Microsoft Transport Rules to keep things consistent across the tenant.

Built for the way you work

No bloated suites. No clunky tools. DirectProtect Mail fits Microsoft 365 as it is, so you can protect mail without changing the route.

DirectProtect Email

Start fast, scale smart

Modular by design

Built for MSPs and midmarket

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DirectProtect Browse

Make browsing safer, not slower

Keep browsing secure without changing how traffic moves. The architecture behind TrustLayer Browse, it enforces policy direct to devices, so traffic follows its original path to the internet and cloud apps.

There’s no proxy and no plugins to manage. Performance stays steady on and off the network, while you keep clear visibility and control.

Protect against

  • Phishing sites and credential theft
  • Malware, ransomware and drive-by downloads
  • Risky categories and inappropriate content
  • Shadow IT and unsanctioned cloud apps
  • Data loss through web uploads and file sharing

Most tools detour requests through hosted infrastructure and hope nothing breaks. We keep the direct path and apply control where work actually happens. You approve the cloud apps you want to encourage, rein in risky ones, and control key actions inside them. Web-borne threats and unsuitable content are blocked without slowing people down.

DirectProtect Browse:
How it works

Enforce in place
Policy is evaluated on the device as people browse, so clean traffic keeps moving.
On and off network
The same controls travel with the user, wherever they are.
App-aware control
See the apps in use, allow what’s needed, and govern the actions users can take inside them.
Simple rollout and testing
Set up quickly, test a change with confidence, and push it when you are ready.
Privacy and performance
No proxy detour means source IPs are preserved, and the experience remains predictable.

Out with the old. In with the direct.

Most web gateways send traffic on a detour and add guesswork to performance. DirectProtect Browse keeps the native route and enforces policy where work happens, so you get clear control without slowing people down.

No proxy detours

Predictable experience

Control you can prove

Frequently asked questions about DirectProtect

DirectProtect Mail - architecture behind TL Mail

01
Do I need to change MX records for email security?
No. TrustLayer Mail, built on the DirectProtect Mail architecture, keeps Microsoft 365 mail on its original path. That means no DNS or MX record changes, faster rollout, less risk and delivery that stays in your control. If needed, you can still deploy using alternative methods.
02
Does TrustLayer Mail protect outbound and internal mail too?
Yes. DirectProtect Mail applies policy consistently across inbound, outbound and internal messages, so protection and visibility cover every direction of mail flow.
03
What happens to suspicious emails?
You decide. Risky emails can be quarantined in TrustLayer or sent to the native Microsoft 365 Junk folder. You can also enable the Outlook add-in for user actions if you want them involved.
04
Will TrustLayer Mail slow down email delivery?
No. Because mail keeps its Microsoft 365 route, there are no proxy detours or MX reroutes. The result is predictable delivery and consistent performance.
05
How long does setup take?
TrustLayer Mail is deployed in minutes using a five-step wizard. Rollback is straightforward, so you can test changes safely without risk.

DirectProtect Browse- architecture behind TL Browse

01
Does web and cloud security require a proxy?
Not with TrustLayer Browse. DirectProtect Web applies policy directly without routing traffic through a hosted proxy. That preserves source IPs, protects privacy and avoids the performance hits of proxy detours.
02
What threats does TrustLayer Browse protect against?
It blocks phishing sites, malware, ransomware and risky downloads, prevents access to inappropriate content, and manages shadow IT and unsanctioned cloud apps. It can also control data loss risks like file uploads and sharing. We do everything a proxy or VPN does, just without the user friction.
03
Does it protect users off the network?
Yes. Controls are enforced directly on the device, so policies follow users whether they are in the office or working remotely.
04
Will browsing performance be affected?
No. Without a proxy, requests keep their original route. That means consistent response times and a smoother user experience.
05
Can it control what users do inside cloud apps?
Yes. TrustLayer Browse not only gives visibility into app usage but also lets you allow or block apps and govern specific user actions inside them.

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