Chapter
1
Introducing Symantec Mail
Security for SMTP
This chapter includes the following topics:
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Key features
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Functional overview
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Architecture
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New features for all users
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Changes for Symantec Mail Security for SMTP users
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Changes for Symantec Brightmail Antispam users
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Where to get more information
Key features
Symantec Mail Security for SMTP offers enterprises an easy-to-deploy,
comprehensive gateway-based email security solution through the following:
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Antispam technology
– Symantec’s state-of-the-art spam filters assess and
classify email as it enters your site.
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Antivirus technology
– Virus definitions and engines protect your users
from email-borne viruses.
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Content Compliance
– These features help administrators enforce corporate
email policies, reduce legal liability, and ensure compliance with regulatory
requirements.
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Group policies and filter policies
– An easy-to-use authoring tool lets
administrators create powerful, flexible ad hoc filters for userss and groups.
