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Antispam Filtering Solutions

You can scan email messages for spam, by using VStream Antispam and/or the Email Antispam subscription service (part of the centralized Email Filtering service). The following table describes the main differences between VStream Antispam and the Email Antispam service:

Comparison of Antispam Filtering Methods

 

VStream Antispam

Email Antispam

Supported Protocols

VStream Antispam supports both incoming and outgoing POP3 and SMTP, as well as POP3 and SMTP connections between internal networks.

Email Antispam scans incoming POP3 and outgoing SMTP connections only.

Point of Enforcement

VStream Antispam scans for spam in the Safe@Office gateway itself.

Email Antispam is centralized, redirecting traffic through the Service Center for scanning.

You can use either antispam solution, or both in conjunction.

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