This version of PortalProtect provides two options for determining the reputation and safety of URLs; these options are: the Global Smart Protection Network, and the Local Smart Protection Server. The Global Smart Protection Network sends requests to the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network to examine the reputation of URLs. The Local Smart Protection Server sends these requests to your local smart protection server. The Local Smart Protection Server will provide more privacy and perhaps improve the processing speed.

The Local Smart Protection Server uses the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network, which is your private next-generation cloud-client content security infrastructure designed to protect your SharePoint environment from security risks and Web threats. Protection is automatically updated and strengthened as more products, services and users access the network, creating a real-time neighborhood watch protection service for those who use it. The smart scan solution uses the Smart Protection Network for in-the-cloud protection.