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Antivirus Filtering Solutions

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

Comparison of Antivirus Filtering Methods

 

VStream Antivirus

Email Antivirus

Supported Protocols

VStream Antivirus supports multiple protocols, including incoming SMTP and outgoing POP3 connections.

Email Antivirus is specific to email, scanning incoming POP3 and outgoing SMTP connections only.

Point of Enforcement

VStream Antivirus scans for viruses in the Safe@Office gateway itself.

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

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

See Also

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