Which scanning type shifts some functionality to the Smart Protection Network?

The scanning type that shifts some functionality to the Smart Protection Network is Smart Scan. This approach leverages the cloud-based capabilities of Trend Micro's Smart Protection Network to perform certain tasks more efficiently and effectively. By utilizing this network, Smart Scan minimizes local resource consumption on the endpoint device, allowing for quicker scans and less impact on system performance.

The Smart Protection Network provides up-to-date threat intelligence and allows for the retrieval of file reputation and necessary updates from the cloud. This means that instead of relying solely on local databases of known threats, Smart Scan can dynamically assess files using the most current threat information available, thus improving detection rates and response to emerging threats.

In contrast, conventional scanning relies more heavily on the local definitions and signatures stored on the device, which may not always reflect the latest threats. Process memory scanning specifically focuses on identifying threats that are actively running in the memory of processes, but it does not engage the cloud functionalities. Spyware scanning primarily targets specific types of malware known as spyware and may not utilize the Smart Protection Network for its scanning processes.