Forefront Edge Security and Access

Microsoft Forefront edge security and access products, Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, and Microsoft’s Intelligent Application Gateway (IAG) 2007 provide enhanced network edge protection and application-centric, policy-based access to corporate IT infrastructure.

ISA Server 2006 and IAG 2007 combine to serve IT needs for network separation and full control of inbound and outbound content and access, adding a broad range of edge security functionality to address emerging Internet threats.

Read the pages linked below to learn more about how ISA Server and IAG can be deployed in your organization to help optimize corporate network access and security.

•Secure Remote Access

Optimized access for employees, partners, and customers from virtually any device or location. Security-enhanced application publishing and secure socket layer (SSL) virtual private network (VPN) enable organizations to make their key end-user focused IT infrastructure components—such as computers running Microsoft Exchange Server or Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server, file shares, and other resource servers—accessible to remote users over a fully protected application-layer connection. With application-intelligent security, granular access policies and controls, and endpoint security management, mission-critical applications and data can be accessed from almost anywhere and virtually any device.

•Branch Office Security

Enhanced connectivity and security for remote sites. Organizations can use ISA Server 2006 as a branch office gateway to connect to and secure their branch offices, while efficiently utilizing network bandwidth. By providing HTTP compression, content caching—including software updates—and site-to-site VPN capabilities integrated with application-layer filtering, ISA Server 2006 makes it easier to expand corporate networks with cutting-edge security technology.

•Internet Access Protection

Increased resiliency for IT infrastructure from Internet-based threats. Internet access protection with ISA Server 2006 can help organizations protect their environments from internally- and externally-originating Internet-based threats. With a hybrid proxy-firewall architecture, deep content inspection, granular policies, and comprehensive alerting and monitoring capabilities, ISA Server 2006 makes it easier to manage and protect your network.

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