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Microsoft Forefront Security for Office Communications Server

Overview

Microsoft Forefront Security for Office Communications Server (OCS) provides fast and effective protection against IM-based malware by including multiple scanning engines from industry-leading security partners. It can also help reduce corporate liability by blocking IM messages that contain inappropriate content.

 

Key Benefits

Comprehensive Protection

  • Integrates multiple antimalware engines

  • Blocks transfer of dangerous file types

  • Prevents sharing of out-of-policy content

 

Integrated Security

  • Optimizes virus scanning on OCS 2007

  • Integrates with multiple server roles

  • Protects federated connections and public IM

Simplified Management

  • Built-in administrator console

  • Automated signature updates

  • IM notifications for out-of-policy activity

 

 

Forefront Security for Office Communications Server is an on-premise solution that provides protection for Office Communications Server 2007, including the latest R2 release. It supports Office Communications Server Standard Edition and Office Communications Server Enterprise Edition, including Access Edge, Director, and Front End server roles. Customers who purchase Forefront Security for Office Communications Server will also be licensed to use Antigen for Instant Messaging to protect their Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 environments.

Learn more about Forefront Security for Office Communications Server in the product datasheet.

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