Symantec launches Mail Security 8220 Appliance
January 23, 2006
Symantec Mail Security 8220 addresses the security needs of small businesses by protecting their local in-house email server from spam, viruses and other malicious code. In addition to consolidating antispam and antivirus protection, the appliance includes an email firewall, traffic shaping, content filtering, and content compliance capabilities.
Symantec Mail Security 8220 Appliance features multilayered antispam technology that maximizes detection rates without impacting legitimate messages, giving small businesses the same protection used in more than 300 million mailboxes today. Protection powered by Symantec AntiVirus technology provides real-time scanning for inbound and outbound messages, automated updates, and flexible policies for handling messages containing viruses.
In order to better address the needs of small businesses, Symantec now offers three deployment options -- appliance, software, and hosted, allowing customers to choose the solution that works best for them. Small businesses that prefer the rapid deployment of an appliance can choose Symantec Mail Security 8220 Appliance while companies that prefer the flexibility of a software alternative can select Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam for Small Business. Small businesses can also choose a hosted offering with Symantec Hosted Mail Security for Small Business, which provides thorough email security without the need for hardware or software.
Small businesses can learn more about these solutions at Symantec's small business website at http://www.symantec.com/smallbiz