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Protection technology already used by millions of people worldwide Forefront Client Security employs the same highly successful Microsoft protection technology already used in products such as Windows Live™ OneCare, Windows® Defender and Windows Live Safety Center.

Microsoft® Forefront™ Client Security provides unified malware protection for business desktops, laptops and server operating systems that is easier to manage and control. By delivering simplified administration through central management and providing critical visibility into threats and vulnerabilities, Microsoft Forefront Client Security helps you protect your business with greater confidence and efficiency.

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Forefront Client Security offers effective response through automated analysis of multiple data sources, backed by a 24/7 global security research organization. Microsoft’s advanced security analysis is powered by multiple data sources, including Dr. Watson, Hotmail®, Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services, Microsoft’s protection technologies, Web crawlers, community submissions, and industry collaboration.

Unified Protection Microsoft Forefront Client Security delivers unified protection from current and emerging malware, so you can feel confident that your business systems are better protected against a broad range of threats. Through a single agent, Microsoft Forefront Client Security provides real-time detection and removal of spyware, rootkits, and other emerging threats as well as traditional attacks such as viruses and worms. Microsoft Forefront Client Security unified protection capabilities deliver:

Effective threat response

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administration, Microsoft Forefront Client Security saves time and reduces complexity. Using familiar interfaces similar to those found in other Microsoft tools, the console can be used for both local and remote access to all administrative functions including configuration, signature updates, reporting and alerting. Microsoft Forefront Client Security simplified administration capabilities enable you to: •

Forefront Client Security helps increase your efficiency through a single policy that configures the anti-spyware, anti-virus and state assessment technologies for one or more protected computers. New policies are created with preconfigured settings that can be easily tailored to the needs of your environment. Policies also include alert level settings that can be easily configured to specify the type and volume of alerts and events generated by different groups of protected machines. Policies can be deployed via Active Directory® or any existing software distribution system that you are familiar with.

Defense-in-depth as part of a comprehensive security solution Forefront Client Security delivers defense-in-depth when combined with other security solutions such as Microsoft Antigen, Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration (ISA) Server and Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services. •

Simplified Administration Microsoft Forefront Client Security provides simplified administration through central management, so you can protect your business with greater efficiency. With one console for simplified client security

Define one policy to manage client protection agent settings

Deploy signatures and software faster Forefront Client Security enables faster signature and software deployment to desktops, laptops and server operating systems. The product is able to use any software distribution system for signature or software

deployment and also offers optimized signature distribution through a Windows Server™ Update Services (WSUS) Update Assistant. Forefront Client Security agent software is designed to deploy as a single client package that includes all protection and management capabilities. •

Microsoft Forefront Client Security critical visibility and control capabilities give you the ability to: •

Forefront Client Security helps you prioritize your time and focus on what’s most important now through easy to use insightful reports. Forefront Client Security reports give you the ability to examine real-time data and emerging trends. Each report is hyperlinked to enable you to connect directly to critical information.

Integrate with your existing infrastructure Forefront Client Security helps you gain greater control over your client security by integrating with your existing infrastructure software. Microsoft SQL Server is used by the Forefront Client Security event and reporting system and Active Directory Group Policy or any other software distribution system can be used to deploy client settings.

Critical Visibility and Control Microsoft Forefront Client Security produces insightful prioritized security reports, so you have visibility and control over malware threats. A single dashboard snapshot of your current security status helps you understand where action is required.

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Stay informed with state assessment scans and security alerts Forefront Client Security provides the tools necessary to focus on key threats and potential vulnerabilities throughout your business. State assessment scans help you to determine which Forefront Client Security managed machines need patches or are configured insecurely. Security alerts help notify you when threats appear in your environment.

Microsoft Forefront Security Offerings The Microsoft Forefront comprehensive family of business security products provides greater protection and control over the security of your network infrastructure. Microsoft Forefront security products easily integrate with each other, with your organization’s IT infrastructure, and can be supplemented through interoperable third-party solutions, enabling end-to-end, defense-indepth security solutions. Simplified management, analysis, and deployment enable you to more efficiently protect your organization’s information resources and secure access to applications and servers. With highly responsive protection supported by Microsoft technical guidance, Microsoft Forefront helps you confidently meet ever-changing threats and increased business demands. For more information about Microsoft Forefront, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/forefront

Microsoft Forefront Client Security is currently in early beta and is designed to protect Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Vista™ systems.

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