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SaaS Endpoint Security Suites

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McAfee® security software as a service

McAfee SaaS Endpoint Security Suites (formerly Total Protection Service suites) are the industry’s first truly integrated Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, providing protection against endpoint, email, network and web threats—all managed online through the McAfee SecurityCenter.

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Benefits and Features

Benefits:

  • Lower total cost of ownership
    With our hosted security-as-a-service management infrastructure, there is no need to hire dedicated IT staff to maintain your security, or buy additional security management software, hardware, or technical support
  • Comprehensive coverage
    Protect desktops, servers, and email; block viruses, spyware, spam, phishing, and hacker attacks; surf the Internet safely with SiteAdvisor technology – all with one integrated solution
  • Simplify management
    Centralize installation, configuration, reporting, updates, and group management accessed easily from a web-based SecurityCenter console
  • Quick deployment
    Regardless of user location, simply email the customized installation link to users for quick deployment over the Internet, so that they can get on board and get protected; additional push or silent installation options are also available

Features:

  • Email security service
    Routes email messages through McAfee servers, where they are scanned before delivery to your users' Inboxes. Detections are quarantined or deleted.
  • Email server security
    Includes McAfee Security for Email Servers to prevent spam and filter messages containing unwanted content from damaging your email servers
  • Website blocking and content filtering
    Block websites based on McAfee SiteAdvisor rating and filter out unwanted content based on configurable policies
  • Vulnerability scanning
    Identify vulnerabilities residing in Internet services, shopping carts, ports, operations systems, servers, key applications, firewalls, addressable switches, load balancers and routers
  • Protection against viruses, spyware and adware
    Proactively detect and stop viruses, spyware, adware, and other potentially unwanted programs before they can install and compromise your desktops, laptops, and servers
  • Desktop firewall
    Safeguard your desktops with integrated firewall protection; block unwanted Internet access to or from your computers; keep hackers and identity thieves out of your business
  • Safe searching
    Enable McAfee SiteAdvisor® protection on everyone's machine to safeguard them from Internet threats

Description:

Securing all your systems and users from today's ever-changing threats is a real challenge. For your business to survive and thrive, you need an integrated solution, with centralized management that keeps your protection current all the time.

Integrated security SaaS
If you're juggling standalone products but aren't confident that they're doing the job, McAfee SaaS Endpoint Security Suites are the answer. This security SaaS is an all-in-one solution that automatically detects and blocks known and unknown threats from your desktops, laptops, email, and servers.

Centralized McAfee SecurityCenter management
With McAfee SaaS Endpoint Security Suites, your management worries are over. Through the web-based McAfee SecurityCenter-our easy-to-use management and reporting console-you have 24x7 access to a myriad of management tasks, from any web browser. Monitor your virus, spyware, spam, web security, and firewall protection. Configure your protection to control web browsing and scan for network vulnerabilities. View outdated machines and quickly remediate. Create user groups, set security policies, and customize dashboard widgets for better visibility. You can even print, download, or email infection reports for further analysis.

Advanced security
With enhanced technology like Artemis and SiteAdvisor web security, SaaS Endpoint Security Suites protect from unknown threats, outbreaks, and online exploits like phishing scams, spyware, and more-without limiting online access. Be confident with McAfee always-on-guard protection.

System Requirements:

McAfee SaaS Endpoint Security Suites are designed for Microsoft Windows operating systems running on a PC platform.

System Requirements

  • Intel Pentium processor or compatible architecture
  • Internet connection—Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 with SP2 or later
  • RAM requirements—512 MB minimum; 1-2 GB recommended
  • Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
  • 256-color VGA monitor or better

Note: The above are general system requirements and may vary depending on the nature of your environment.

Virus, spyware and firewall protection

Client computers

  • Microsoft[M1]  Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
  • Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 of later (32- and 64-bit)
  • Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit)
  • Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)

Servers

  • Windows 2000 Server: Advanced Server or Small Business Server - all with Service Pack 3 or later
  • Windows 2003 Standard Server: Enterprise, Web Edition, or Small Business Server
  • Windows Server 2008 (32- and 64-bit): Standard, Enterprise, Small Business, or Essential Business Server

Browser protection

Client computers

  • Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
  • Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 of later (32- and 64-bit)
  • Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit)
  • Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)

Web filtering

  • Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 of later (32- and 64-bit)
  • Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit)
  • Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)

Email security service

You will need your own mail domain, such as yourdomain.com; a static IP address or a hostname that resolves to an IP address; and a dedicated mail server, either in-house or hosted by an ISP. Activation starts with a simple MX record redirection. You can begin filtering using pre-established default settings, or you can easily fine-tune the settings to your specifications through our intuitive web-based administration console.

Email Servers

Minimum requirements for Microsoft Exchange 2000:

  • Intel Pentium or compatible 133 MHz processor
  • 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)
  • 740 MB of free disk space
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, with Service Pack 4
  • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server, with Service Pack 3
  • Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

Minimum requirements for Microsoft Exchange 2003:

  • Intel Pentium or compatible 133 MHz processor
  • 256 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)
  • 740 MB of free disk space
  • Microsoft Exchange 2003, with Service Pack 1 or greater
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, with Service Pack 4
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, with Service Pack 4
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (32-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition (32-bit)
  • Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

Minimum requirements for Microsoft Exchange 2007:

  • x64 architecture-based processor with EM64T or AMD64 support
  • 2 GB of RAM
  • 740 MB of free disk space
  • Microsoft Exchange 2007
  • Microsoft Windows 2003 Server (64-bit) with Service Pack 1
  • Microsoft Windows 2003 R2 (64-bit)