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Microsoft Windows Vista was expected to solve many of the security problems found in the vendor's earlier operating systems. While Microsoft's latest OS does improve security, it is far from truly secure. Some consider that fact a glaring oversight, but in reality, the lack of integrated antimalware technologies creates opportunity for system builders and integrators to add on other pieces to create full Vista solutions.
Now, more than ever, it is critical to leverage third-party security products to protect the end user from malware. For the neophyte end user, Vista provides a false sense of security with its warning messages and account controls. In fact, Microsoft's latest OS requires additional protection in the form of third-party security applications, such as antivirus, antispam, antispyware and other security tools.
Trend Micro, Cupertino, Calif., aims to solve those security woes with its Client Server Messaging Security for SMB, which is now in version 3.6. The product, dubbed CSM, combines several security technologies to create a blanket of protection for network-attached Vista PCs. What's more, when deployed on a small-business network, CSM watches over all connected PCs, allowing solution providers to offer protection to their customers' PCs while still transitioning over to Vista.
Starting at $241 per year for five PCs, CSM includes protection against multiple Internet threats. The product also supports all flavors of Windows, including Vista.
CSM 3.6 offers a comprehensive feature set for the solution provider. CRN Test Center engineers found support for pretty much any security threat that can impact Vista or any other Windows-based system. The product offers protection from spam, spyware, viruses, phishing, rootkits, bots, inappropriate content and hackers. It also provides vulnerability assessment services.
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