Microsoft Forefront Security for Office Communications Server (FSOCS) provides fast and effective protection against IM-based malware by including multiple scanning engines from industry-leading security partners and helps reduce corporate liability by blocking IM messaging containing inappropriate content. The layered, multiple antimalware engine approach provides comprehensive protection against the latest threats, while file and keyword filtering technologies prevent the sharing of out-of-policy files, unauthorized corporate confidential information or offensive language in IM conversations. FSOCS protections are tightly integrated with Microsoft Office Communications Server to provide high performance malware scanning optimized for instant messaging environments. FSOCS includes automated signature updating, IM notification alerts, and built-in management controls to simplify administration.

 Forefront Security for Office Communications Server Technical Library

The technical documentation for FSOCS is grouped into the following categories:

• Forefront Security for Office Communications Server Release Notes
  Use this documentation to learn important information regarding the current version of FSOCS.
  

• Microsoft Forefront Security for Office Communications Server - Getting Started
  Use this documentation to ensure that you have the required hardware and software installed before installing and deploying FSOCS.
  

• Microsoft Forefront Security for Office Communications Server - Operations
  Use this documentation to learn how to configure and operate FSOCS. Topics include configuration, monitoring, performance, and troubleshooting tasks.