Forefront Edge Security

The Forefront Edge Security and Access products, Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 and Intelligent Application Gateway (IAG) 2007, provide enhanced network edge protection and application-centric, policy-based access to corporate IT infrastructure across the three primary usage scenarios listed below:

• Secure Remote Access- Optimized access for employees, partners, and customers from virtually any device or location
• Branch Office Security - Enhanced connectivity and security for remote sites
• Internet Access Protection - Increased resiliency for IT infrastructure from Internet-based threats

• Securely Publish Content for Remote Access. ISA Server 2006 helps streamline the implementation providing security for corporate applications accessed over the Internet.

• Connect and Secure Branch Offices. ISA Server 2006 provides a robust way to securely expand corporate networks reducing network costs by leveraging existing network connections.

• Defend Against External and Internal Web-Based Threats. ISA Server 2006 was engineered to deliver stronger security to manage and protect your networks.

Internet Acceleration and Security (ISA) Server 2006 builds on the previous version of ISA Server as well as Microsoft Windows Server technology to provide a robust, effective, and easy-to-use firewall. Two versions of ISA Server 2006 are available: Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition.

The following table compares and contrasts the features of the two editions.

CMS Offerings

CMS has developed an in-depth approach to securing and managing our client's assets. We demonstrate our expertise by creating solutions that protect corporate IT infrastructures.To learn more about our Microsoft Forefront Security services, please contact CMS directly.

Forefront Demos
We'll demo the Forefront family of products so you can experience the features and functionality first hand, and gain an understanding of how this integrated security system can help protect your business.

Forefront Readiness Assessment
Invest in a short engagement to gain a solid understanding of what Microsoft Forefront could do for you, and the investment required.  Working with you to detail what you have today and where you want to go tomorrow, CMS consultants will create a detailed roadmap that will allow you to budget, plan and schedule your way to a more secure and controlled network infrastructure.

Forefront Infrastructure & Security Health Checks
Perfect for the organization that is already running Forefront.   CMS will examine your Microsoft Infrastructure to identify and document your current state, and provide a list of prioritized recommendations detailing what you need to do to ensure your IT Infrastructure is solid, secure, and as close to best-practice standards as possible.  

Forefront Training
Interested in experienced based Microsoft Forefront Edge Security and Access training, by experts, for experts? Our Forefront courses leverage front-line experience and expertise - the instructor has implemented the Microsoft Products he or she is training on, and has created the course material to provide attendees with much more than the basics. Click here to visit our training website for available courses and dates.

Useful Forefront Edge Security Links:

• Publishing a Windows Server 2008 SSL VPN Server Using ISA 2006 Firewalls
• ISA Server 2006 Flood Mitigation
• Publishing Exchange 2007 OWA, Exchange ActiveSync and RPC/HTTP using the 2006 ISA Firewall
• Using Windows 2000 NLB with ISA Server Publishing Rules