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An Introduction to Microsoft Forefront (Part 2)

August 14th, 2006 · No Comments


After some thought it makes sense to consolidate all your security products into one portfolio as it microsoft.jpgsimplifies security for the consumer. This is important as there are many security products on offer today from many vendors and a large selection does not make it easier on the consumer. For many years now organizations and individuals alike have requested that Microsoft enter the Antivirus market but for various reasons Microsoft has declined this nomination. Those days are over however and Microsoft has made a concerted effort in this field and in the Anti-spyware and Anti-malware field, with the innovative technology discussed in this article.

With the addition of Antigen to the arsenal the security professional can centrally manage the antivirus console and keep the AV engine and pattern files updated with multiple layers of AV scanning. The organization can have up to nine different scan engines to scan files and data, with providers such as Computer Associates, Sophos and Norman. This strategy provides for failover so that if one scan engine fails to detect a virus, the next scan engine will most likely detect the virus. This type of scan will certainly reduce the risk of exposure. The Antigen user interface is easy to use, and gives great visibility of security events related to the environment. One of the features that I most enjoy is Antigen for SharePoint that scans uploaded files. An Introduction to Microsoft Forefront (Part 2)

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