Microsoft ForeFront
Encyclopedia
Microsoft Forefront is a family of line-of-business
security software by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Forefront products protect computer network
s, network servers
(such as Microsoft Exchange Server
and Microsoft SharePoint Server) and individual devices
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Client security
Server security
Network edge security
Management tools
Line of Business
Line of business is a general term which often refers to a set of one or more highly related products which service a particular customer transaction or business need....
security software by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Forefront products protect computer network
Computer network
A computer network, often simply referred to as a network, is a collection of hardware components and computers interconnected by communication channels that allow sharing of resources and information....
s, network servers
Server (computing)
In the context of client-server architecture, a server is a computer program running to serve the requests of other programs, the "clients". Thus, the "server" performs some computational task on behalf of "clients"...
(such as Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Server is the server side of a client–server, collaborative application product developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Servers line of server products and is used by enterprises using Microsoft infrastructure products...
and Microsoft SharePoint Server) and individual devices
Client (computing)
A client is an application or system that accesses a service made available by a server. The server is often on another computer system, in which case the client accesses the service by way of a network....
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Components
Forefront includes the following products:Client security
- Forefront Endpoint Protection:
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- A business antivirus softwareAntivirus softwareAntivirus or anti-virus software is used to prevent, detect, and remove malware, including but not limited to computer viruses, computer worm, trojan horses, spyware and adware...
product that can be controlled over the network. Formerly known as Microsoft Forefront Client Security and Microsoft Client Protection)
- A business antivirus software
Server security
- Forefront Protection for Exchange ServerForefront Protection for Exchange ServerMicrosoft Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server detects viruses, spyware, and spam by integrating multiple scanning engines from security partners in a single solution to protect Exchange messaging environments...
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- An anti-malwareAntivirus softwareAntivirus or anti-virus software is used to prevent, detect, and remove malware, including but not limited to computer viruses, computer worm, trojan horses, spyware and adware...
and anti-spam product that protects server computers running Microsoft Exchange ServerMicrosoft Exchange ServerMicrosoft Exchange Server is the server side of a client–server, collaborative application product developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Servers line of server products and is used by enterprises using Microsoft infrastructure products...
. Formerly called Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server and SybariSybariSybari was a security software company in Hauppauge, New York, that sold anti-spam and antivirus solutions for Microsoft Exchange Server, SharePoint, instant messaging, SMTP, and Lotus Domino...
Antigen for Exchange- Forefront Protection for SharePoint ServerForefront Protection for SharePoint ServerMicrosoft Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint Server is a software application from Microsoft that protects Microsoft SharePoint Server document libraries. It enforces rules that prevent documents containing malware, sensitive information, or out-of-policy content from being uploaded...
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- Forefront Protection for SharePoint Server
- Protects server computers running Microsoft SharePoint Server from malware. Also enforces privacy-protection rules that prevent publication of documents with sensitive private information. Formerly called Forefront Security for SharePoint and Sybari Antigen for SharePoint.
- Forefront Online Protection for Exchange
- A software as a serviceSoftware as a ServiceSoftware as a service , sometimes referred to as "on-demand software," is a software delivery model in which software and its associated data are hosted centrally and are typically accessed by users using a thin client, normally using a web browser over the Internet.SaaS has become a common...
version of Forefront Protect for Exchange Server: Instead of installing a security program on the server, the customer re-routes its email traffic to the Microsoft online service before receiving them.- Forefront Security for Office Communications Server:
- Protects computers running Microsoft Office Communications Server from malware. Formerly called Antigen for Instant Messaging.
- An anti-malware
Network edge security
- Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway:
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- A server product that provides three functions: RoutingRoutingRouting is the process of selecting paths in a network along which to send network traffic. Routing is performed for many kinds of networks, including the telephone network , electronic data networks , and transportation networks...
, firewallFirewall (computing)A firewall is a device or set of devices designed to permit or deny network transmissions based upon a set of rules and is frequently used to protect networks from unauthorized access while permitting legitimate communications to pass....
and web cacheWeb cacheA web cache is a mechanism for the temporary storage of web documents, such as HTML pages and images, to reduce bandwidth usage, server load, and perceived lag...
. Formerly called Internet Security and Acceleration Server.- Microsoft Forefront Unified Access GatewayMicrosoft Forefront Unified Access GatewayMicrosoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway , is a reverse proxy and VPN solution that provides secure remote access to corporate networks for remote employees and business partners. It is part of the Microsoft Forefront offering. It incorporates various remote access technologies such as reverse...
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- Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway
- Protects network assets by encryptingEncryptionIn cryptography, encryption is the process of transforming information using an algorithm to make it unreadable to anyone except those possessing special knowledge, usually referred to as a key. The result of the process is encrypted information...
all inbound access request from authorized users. Supports Virtual Private NetworkVirtual private networkA virtual private network is a network that uses primarily public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or traveling users access to a central organizational network....
s (VPN) and DirectAccessDirectAccessDirectAccess is a new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that provides seamless intranet connectivity to DirectAccess client computers when they are connected to the Internet...
. Formerly called Microsoft Intelligent Application Gateway.
- A server product that provides three functions: Routing
Management tools
- Forefront Server Security Management Console
- Forefront Protection Server Management ConsoleForefront Protection Server Management ConsoleMicrosoft Forefront Server Protection Management Console is a web-based application that enables management of multiple instances of Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server , Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint and Microsoft Antigen from a single interface.- External links :* *...
- Forefront Identity Manager