Microsoft® Forefront® Endpoint Protection 2010 (http://www.microsoft.com/forefront/clientsecurity/en/us/next-generation.aspx) provides a lower total cost of ownership enterprise solution that enables desktop administrators to add security management to their day-to-day operations within a familiar framework without requiring specialized security knowledge. Forefront Endpoint Protection helps provide security for business desktop and portable computers. It is easy for desktop administrators to deploy and maintain using System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 and delivers a fully integrated, best of breed security solution at low total operating cost.

Forefront Endpoint Protection contributes to more effective IT management by:

• Providing a scalable security solution that seamlessly integrates with your existing asset management of desktops and portable computers without adding any dedicated infrastructure.
• Providing an integrated client security solution that is lightweight yet effective.
• Providing a cost-effective enterprise security solution that fits into existing IT infrastructure.

Easy to Deploy

Forefront Endpoint Protection makes it easy for desktop administrators to roll out a large-scale endpoint protection solution to all user desktops and portable computers. It comes complete with recommended policy templates that are ready to use right out-of-the box, taking the guesswork out of security management. While no advanced customization is required, it is easy to customize policies to meet the needs of your organization. Forefront Endpoint Protection supports deployments that are built on the familiar System Center Configuration Manager software distribution infrastructure. Forefront Endpoint Protection can be deployed:

Easy to Maintain

Forefront Endpoint Protection offers the desktop administrator a streamlined security management experience. Built on the familiar Configuration Manager interface, it gives administrators simplified access to the information and tools they need in order to keep their enterprise secure and running, including the following:

Unified Protection

Forefront Endpoint Protection delivers single-agent, multi-threat protection for desktops, portable computers, users and data. Backed by a world class response center and a dedicated community (SpyNet) serving millions of users, it includes:

Forefront Endpoint Protection helps users stay secure and productive both at work and on the go with a lightweight, easy-to-use interface. It is built on the same antimalware engine as Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE), which has been delighting millions of consumers with low false positives and high catch rates. Whenever possible, Forefront Endpoint Protection automatically solves security issues as they occur without disturbing users, so users can stay safe and continue with their work without contacting their desktop administrators.

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TechNet Wiki References

Deployment

•  Deploying Client KB981889 Ahead of Time
•  How to Deploy the FEP 2010 Client Via OSD and Test Deployment

Administration

• Setting Up a new FEP Administrator
• Client Notification Icons and Screenshots

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Forefront Endpoint Protection (main article)
• FEP client troubleshooting: the ConfigMgr client (client articles)
• Troubleshooting the FEP Security Management Pack

External References

• FEP 2010 TechNet Library (Product Documentation)
• FEP Product Team blog
• Microsoft Malware Protection Center
  • Report Malware or False Positives here
  • Learn about Malware Threats here
• Read the Microsoft Security Intelligence Reports here
• FEP 2010 Product Overview (Non-technical content)