Proofpoint Virus Protection Proofpoint Virus Protection™ combines Proofpoint's efficient message handling and robust policy management features with the world's leading anti-virus engines. The result is an always-up-to-date, gateway anti-virus software solution with convenient, centralized administration, high-performance message analysis and flexible anti-virus policy management.
"The Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway impressed us with its flexibility, ease of administration and anti-spam and virus accuracy. The decision to go with Proofpoint was unanimous." - James Walker, Senior Systems Admin, Hofstra University
World-class anti-virus enginesProofpoint provides several options for its Virus Protection module through strategic partnerships with leading anti-virus vendors, giving customers a choice of enterprise-class anti-virus software solutions to be installed and configured within the Proofpoint Protection Server software or Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway appliance. These world-class anti-virus engines are the same as those used in their respective commercial products, ensuring that your company is strongly protected against dangerous viruses and other types of malicious code. Efficient message analysisThe anti-virus engines are designed to efficiently scan messages and attachments for potentially malicious code. Because the Virus Protection module is fully integrated into Proofpoint's email security platform, each message is opened just once and virus scanning is performed in parallel with other forms of message analysis (such as spam and content compliance scanning). This in-memory processing minimizes latency and improves the system's overall scalability delivering optimal, enterprise-grade performance. Continuous virus-detection updatesAs our anti-virus vendor partners create new virus definitions, the Proofpoint Dynamic Update Service™ provides updates to deployed Proofpoint Protection Servers and Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateways via a secure channel. The Dynamic Update Service guarantees that Proofpoint Virus Protection is always up-to-date, providing the maximum defense against viruses—and minimizing the burden on IT administrators. Proofpoint's anti-virus partners provide some of the fastest product-ready anti-virus updates in the industry, and the Proofpoint Dynamic Update Service makes them available to you immediately. Integrated, centralized administrationProofpoint's anti-virus module is fully integrated into Proofpoint's message processing platform, providing complete control over virus protection through a unified interface. The Proofpoint Messaging Security Console™ lets you configure all aspects of virus protection-including virus filtering activity, detection and cleaning processes, disposition options, and reporting—with the same interface used for spam and content compliance administration. Administration duties can also be optionally delegated to other groups. For example, while IT may manage general email and anti-spam settings, a corporate security group could selectively manage anti-virus settings. Read anti-virus software and anti-virus appliance case studies in the Proofpoint Resource Center Enterprise-grade Virus ProtectionProofpoint's anti-virus functionality protects your enterprise from harmful viruses right out of the box. The Virus Protection module provides the utmost protection and message handling efficiency by employing the following three-step process: Policy definitionProofpoint Virus Protection lets you quickly create new anti-virus policies or easily import existing virus protection policies. Real-time monitoringThe Virus Protection module efficiently monitors the email stream for virus threats while definitions are automatically kept up-to-date by the Proofpoint Dynamic Update Service. Custom dispositionsProofpoint Virus Protection gives your enterprise the flexibility it needs to classify and route messages based on numerous virus detection message states, such as sending infected messages to quarantine or stripping destructive attachments. Supported Anti-virus EnginesProofpoint Virus Protection is available for the hardware appliance, virtual appliance and software versions of Proofpoint's email security solution, powered by either F-Secure of McAfee anti-virus engines.
Comprehensive Virus ProtectionProofpoint understands that an effective defense against today's virus threats requires more than just signature-based protection or outbreak filters. Proofpoint provides comprehensive protection from malicious code through a combination of technologies and information services. Proofpoint Virus Protection ModuleProofpoint provides signature-based protection using leading anti-virus engines from F-Secure or McAfee:
Proofpoint Zero-Hour Anti-Virus ModuleProvides also immediate protection from emerging viruses, powered by advanced pattern recognition technology from Commtouch. Our solution offers:
Virus Lifecycle InformationProofpoint provides up-to-date information on viruses in the wild and the state of virus-related threats affecting your enterprise:
Outback SteakhouseRestaurant chain Outback Steakhouse grills spam and viruses with the Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway anti-spam appliance. Outback also protects sensitive customer information in outbound email using Proofpoint's Regulatory Compliance and Secure Messaging modules. Kawasaki Motors MFGKawasaki stops spam and viruses and protects against leaks of valuable intellectual property with the Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway. Placer County Office of EducationCalifornia's fastest-growing school districts keep student information secure—while blocking spam and viruses—using Proofpoint's inbound & outbound email security modules. Hofstra UniversityNew York's Hofstra University keeps more than 13,000 student, faculty and staff inboxes spam and virus-free with the Proofpoint's anti-spam appliance, giving end-users complete control over their individual spam preferences. La Salle UniversityProtecting 10,000 student, faculty and staff mailboxes from spam and viruses is no problem with the Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway. Find many more anti-virus software and anti-virus appliance case studies in the Proofpoint Resource Center |
 Proofpoint PlatformsHosted Service:Appliance:Virtual Appliance:Messaging Security Gateway — Virtual Edition Software:Modular DefensesDefend against inbound threats:Spam Detection Virus Protection Prevent leaks of confidential information:Optimize your email infrastructure:Encrypt sensitive information:
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