With e-mail continuing to be the most prevalent vector for the propagation of malware, hosted messaging service providers need to secure their e-mail systems against the latest threats to maintain both customer security and customer satisfaction. Forefront Security for Exchange Server integrates multiple scan engines from industry-leading security firms in a single solution, giving hosted service providers a layered, defense-in-depth protection against viruses, worms, and spam in Exchange messaging environments.
Note that because Forefront Security for Exchange Server is an on-premise solution there is no need for provisioning individual customers– simply install and protection is immediately provided for all mail that flows through that server.
Support for HMC environments
Microsoft Solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration 4.5 enables service providers to offer such revenue-generating services as enterprise class e-mail, calendaring, contacts and real-time collaboration as well as mobile e-mail, hosted Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services, and more. Forefront Security for Exchange Server supports HMC environments by providing protection for Exchange Server 2007 (including Exchange 2007 SP1). Forefront Server Security Management Console provides centralized configuration and operation, automated updating, and comprehensive reporting for all Forefront Security for Exchange Server deployments in your environment. Forefront Security for Exchange Server also provides a management pack for integrating with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007, allowing service providers to centrally monitor the security of HMC environments.
