Microsoft Forefront Client Security provides unified malware protection for business desktops, laptops, and server operating systems that is easy
to manage and control. Read the following white papers to learn more about malware technology, the threat landscape, and client protection.
- Endpoint Protection: Understanding the Challenges and Evaluating a Solution
In this white paper, Frost & Sullivan examines the endpoint security landscape, provides guidance on the key capabilities companies should evaluate, and discusses how Microsoft Forefront Client Security stacks up against those requirements.
- Deploying Microsoft Forefront Client Security at Microsoft
In this white paper, Microsoft IT details the planning, deployment, and ongoing management Forefront Client Security to protect more than 40,000 users.
- Understanding Anti-Malware Research and Response at Microsoft

This report focuses on the role and activities of the Microsoft Malware Protection Center and its vision to provide thorough, ongoing malware research and response for customers.
This white paper helps IT Professionals to understand the overall malware landscape and how to take advantage of the features in their anti-malware technology.
The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) provides an in-depth perspective on the changing threat landscape including software vulnerability disclosures and exploits, malicious software (malware), and potentially unwanted software. Download the latest volume.
This white paper describes the formidable challenges presented by the current dynamic threat landscape and briefly discusses the best-practices methodology to providing security for organizations. It also outlines the layered, integrated Microsoft approach to securing clients, making use of existing IT investments, and simplifying administration.