Microsoft Forefront Server Protection Blog
The official blog of the Forefront Server Protection product team.
Announcing the beta 2 public release of Forefront Security 2010 for SharePoint
We are proud to announce the release of Forefront Security 2010 for SharePoint Beta 2 (FSSP). · FSSP...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 04/20/2009
Introducing Forefront Security for Exchange Beta 2 Antispam Technologies
Hi, my name is Alex Nikolayev and you might remember me for my previous work with Exchange server...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 04/17/2009
Announcing the beta 2 public release of Forefront Security 2010 for Exchange Server
Hello. My name is Mitch Hall, and I am a program manager on the Forefront Server Security team....
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 04/16/2009
Increasing timeout values for engine definition updates
SUMMARY: Due to increases in the size of antivirus definitions over time, we suggest that Antigen...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 04/06/2009
Norman Engine 5.93.8 Released
A new version of the Norman engine was released through the Forefront Server Security Rapid Update...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 03/27/2009
Using Multiple Engines for Fast, Effective Protection of IM Environments
Forefront Security for Office Communications Server integrates multiple antimalware engines from...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 03/24/2009
Using Microsoft Exchange IMF and Antigen Advanced Spam Manager Together
My name is Paul Gruner, and I am a Customer Service and Support engineer at Microsoft. We often get...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 03/05/2009
Updating the Forefront Server Security and Antigen documentation on TechNet
Hi, my name is Scott, and I'm a technical writer in the Forefront Server Security (FSS) User...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 03/04/2009
Update on the recent Norman antivirus engine issue
Hello, my name is Molly Gilmore and I’m a program manager on the Forefront Security Rapid Response...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 02/28/2009
Rollup 2 for Microsoft Forefront Server Security Management Console has been released
Please use the following link to download Rollup 2 for Microsoft Forefront Server Security...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 01/28/2009
Rollup 5 for Antigen 9.0 with Service Pack 1 has been released
Please use the following link to download Rollup 5 for Antigen 9.0 with Service Pack 1....
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 01/16/2009
End of Life Extension for Sybari Antigen 8.0
Here is some important news for customers using Sybari Antigen 8.0 for Exchange or Antigen 8.0 for...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 01/06/2009
Getting the Most Out of Your Support Call
Hello. My name is Joe Anderson, and I work with the CSS Security Support Team. Having firsthand...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 11/21/2008
The End of Life for the CA InoculateIT AV Engine
Hello everyone. I wanted to remind Antigen and FSE/FSSP users that the engine and definition updates...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 09/23/2008
Microsoft support policies and recommendations for Forefront Security products in a Hyper-V virtual environment
Today we are excited to announce formal support for Forefront Server Security for Exchange SP1 and...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 09/05/2008
Microsoft AV Scan Engine Updating Issue
Microsoft is aware of an issue with the Microsoft AV engine not updating on some installations of...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 08/28/2008
Forefront for Exchange SP1 Rollup 3 has been released
Forefront for Exchange SP1 Rollup3 has been released. The fixes that are included with in Forefront...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 08/11/2008
Spam Detection Issue - 2nd Update
Our anti-spam partner Mail-Filters changed the hosting location from which we retrieve anti-spam...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 08/07/2008
Spam Detection Issue - Update
Microsoft has resolved the recent SpamCure engine updating and detection issue that was seen in...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 08/06/2008
Spam Detection Issue
Microsoft is aware of an issue with the SpamCure engine not updating and detecting spam in Antigen...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 08/05/2008
Antigen 9.1 Hotfix Rollup 3 and Performance Monitor
Hello, this is Neil Carpenter. I’m an Escalation Engineer on the support side of our business and I...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 07/10/2008
Meet the Forefront Team - Introducing Dave Friedman - Release Manager
Hi Everyone, Steve Lindsay here again from the Tools and Infrastructure team. Today I'm introducing...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 06/11/2008
Getting the most out of Antigen’s Anti-Spam features
Hello – Andy Day from the EMEA Antigen/Forefront Support Team here to give you some tips on oiling...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 04/30/2008
East Islip High School technology students introduce some of the Forefront Team.
Hi this is Steve Lindsay from the Tools and Infrastructure team. Today we had some potential future...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 04/17/2008
Danny Popper talks about the new Forefront beta preview
Hey everyone, My name is Danny Popper, and I’m a Program Manager for Microsoft Forefront Security...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 04/15/2008
Forefront Security for SharePoint with Service Pack 2 was released today!
Hi all. My name is Steve Lindsay and I’m a developer in the tools and infrastructure test group for...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 04/10/2008
Take a First Peek at the Next Generation of Forefront Server Security Products
Yesterday, we released beta versions of the next generation of Forefront Security for Exchange...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 04/09/2008
The New Keyword Filter Example Lists
Hi. My name is Marv Goldberg and I’m a technical writer for Forefront Server Security. I’ve been in...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 02/18/2008
Recommendations For Customers Still Scanning With CA InoculateIT Engine
Hi, my name is Molly Gilmore and I’m a program manager on the Forefront Rapid Response Engineering...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 02/11/2008
Microsoft Antigen 9 Service Pack 1 Now Available
So you have heard that Microsoft Antigen 9 Service Pack 1 is available. You are probably asking “So...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 01/02/2008
Forefront Server Security Management Console Available for Trial
I’m Silver Sun, a Program Manager on the Forefront Server Security products team located in...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 12/12/2007
Announcing the Microsoft Forefront Technology Adoption Program
Can you believe it!? We have just shipped our first Forefront Service Packs and now the team is...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 12/04/2007
Forefront Security for Exchange Server with Service Pack 1 is Now Available!
Forefront Security for Exchange Server with Service Pack 1 was released on November 29, 2007!!...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 11/29/2007
File Filtering – File Type versus File Extension
My name is Holly Kipp and I’m a Security Support Engineer on the Antigen/Forefront Server Security...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 11/19/2007
Working at Microsoft in Long Island
Hello, my name is Roger Simonson. I am the Community Program Manager for Forefront Server Security....
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 09/17/2007
Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server with Service Pack 1 Beta 2
Today, Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Beta 2 was released offering features enhancements such as support...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 08/14/2007
Determining Inbound and Outbound Mail Flow
Hello. My name is Anthony and I am a tester working on Forefront at the Long Island facility. I was...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 07/31/2007
Antivirus Signature Delivery for FSS
We distribute the Microsoft Antimalware engine and partner with 7 Engine Vendors from around the...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 06/28/2007
How to Use FSS Documentation
Hi, my name is Scott, and I'm a technical writer in the FSS User Education group here on Long...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 06/08/2007
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the (TechNet) Forum
Greetings! My name is Andrew, and I work in the Forefront Server Security (FSS) test group in Long...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 05/23/2007
Moving from Antigen 8.0 to Antigen 9.0 - Applying Templates
Hello, my name is Tom Canino and I am the Lead Program Manager for the Forefront Server Security...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 05/15/2007
Preventing confidential emails from being sent around in your company with Forefront Security for Exchange
Summary: Forefront Server Security for Exchange (referred to as FSS-E from now on) has options to...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 05/08/2007
Blocking All But Microsoft Office Files
My name is Kurt and I work in the FSS test group here on Long Island. In addition to testing...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 04/30/2007
You are in control
Forefront and System Center Launch The Beverly Hilton May 2, 2007 Marquee Launch Event Find out more...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 04/27/2007
Scan Engine Bias Setting
Hi. My name is Noreen Lynch, and I am a Dev Lead on the Forefront Server Security team. I’ve been...
Author: M LaFantano - MSFT Date: 04/26/2007