Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2006

Microsoft Forefront Edge Security and Access
ISA Server 2006 is now part of Forefront Edge Security and Access.

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Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 is the integrated edge security gateway that helps protect IT environments from Internet-based threats while providing users with fast and secure remote access to applications and data. Learn more about deploying ISA Server 2006 for Secure Remote Access, Branch Office Security, and Internet Access Protection.


Forefront Edge Security and Access evaluation software

Test drive ISA Server 2006 and Intelligent Application Gateway (IAG) 2007 through a variety of options such as 180-day free trials, downloadable virtual lab environments, online virtual labs, and downloadable virtual hard disks.

Highlights

ISA Server and Forefront TMG Are Now Supported on Hardware Virtualization

Microsoft ISA Server and Forefront Threat Management Gateway, the next generation of ISA Server, are now supported on hardware virtualization. If a hardware virtualization platform must be listed as "validated" with the Microsoft Server Virtualization Validation Program (SVVP), ISA Server and Forefront TMG will be supported for production use on that platform within the limits prescribed in the Microsoft Product Support Lifecycle, Non-Microsoft hardware virtualization policies, and the system requirements for that product version and edition. Please see a video and a white paper for more information.

ISA Server 2006 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Now Available

Download the ISA Server 2006 Service Pack 1 SP1, which is available for both ISA Server 2006 Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition, integrates all hotfixes since ISA Server 2006 was released, and delivers new enhancements to improve overall ISA Server supportability, manageability, and configuration troubleshooting. This includes configuration change tracking, Web publishing rules testing, a traffic simulator, and an integrated diagnostic logging viewer. More information.

Forefront Threat Management Gateway, the Next Generation of ISA Server, Now in Public Beta

Get a first look at the Forefront Threat Management Gateway, the next generation of ISA Server, as part of the new Forefront codename “Stirling” integrated security system. This first look public beta provides Web anti-malware for enhanced protection against Internet-based threats, simplified management, secure connectivity, and support for Windows Server 2008. Download the public beta today.

Microsoft Wins 2008 Info Security Products Guide Global Product Excellence Awards for ISA Server 2006 and Forefront Security for Exchange Server

We are pleased to announce that two of our world-class Forefront security products were honored by Info Security Products Guide with 2008 Global Product Excellence Awards.

Microsoft Wins 2008 Info Security Products Guide Global Product Excellence Awards for ISA Server 2006 and Forefront Security for Exchange Server

On December 6, Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for SSL VPN, North America, 3Q07 was published and Microsoft is positioned in the Visionary Quadrant!

ISA Server 2006 in Evaluation Status for Common Criteria Certification

ISA Server 2006 has been recently approved for certification of Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4+ (EAL 4+). Level 4 is the highest level possible that is mutually recognized by all countries participating in Common Criteria certification.

ISA Server Firewall Client Now Available

Download the updated ISA Server Firewall Client software compatible on both 32-bit and 64-bit computers. The ISA Server Firewall client enables communication with ISA Server 2006, ISA Server 2004, and ISA Server 2000.

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Featured Hardware

Quickly and easily deploy ISA Server 2006 by using preconfigured appliances from leading OEMs.

Celestix

Check out the Celestix MSA hardware solution for ISA Server.

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Hardware Solutions

Learn more about the benefits of acquiring ISA Server on hardware.

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