Globally configuring keyword filter lists for inbound and outbound mail

Applies to: Forefront Protection for Exchange

You can globally configure whether the FPE performs keyword filtering on inbound or outbound e-mail messages. A message is designated as inbound if it originated from or was relayed through an external server. A message is designated as outbound if at least one recipient has an external address.

To globally configure all keyword filter lists for inbound and outbound mail

1. In the Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server Administrator Console, click Policy Management, and then under the Filters section, click Filter Options.

2. In the Filters - Filter Options pane, in the Transport Filtering Options section, using the Enable keyword filtering for these message directions check boxes, do the following:

   • If you want FPE to perform keyword filtering on all inbound e-mail messages, ensure that the Inbound check box is selected (this is the default). If you do not want FPE to perform keyword filtering on all inbound e-mail messages, clear the check box.

   • If you want FPE to perform keyword filtering on all outbound e-mail messages, ensure that the Outbound check box is selected (this is the default). If you do not want FPE to perform keyword filtering on all outbound e-mail messages, clear the check box.

   Note

   You can configure inbound and outbound mail for specific keyword filter lists. For more information, see Creating a keyword filter list.

3. Click Save.