IM Security protects Lync
and Skype for Business Server users by providing the following scan filters.
Security Scan Filters
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Scan Filter
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Description
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Virus Scan
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Scans for viruses/malware, spyware/grayware, packers, and other security threats
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File Blocking
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Conserves network bandwidth, and prevents transmission of confidential information
and
malicious code hidden in files
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Content Filtering
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Monitors files and instant messages for inappropriate content
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Web Reputation (URL filtering)
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Protects against malicious websites
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Data Loss Prevention
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Monitors files and instant messages for sensitive content
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The following table presents the order in which IM Security applies file and instant messaging protection.
IM Security Order of Protection Precedence
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Order
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File-based Protection
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IM-based Protection
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1
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File Blocking
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Content Filtering
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2
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Content Filtering
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Web Reputation (URL filtering)
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3
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Virus Scan
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Data Loss Prevention
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4
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Web Reputation (URL filtering)
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5
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Data Loss Prevention
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IM Security uses all levels of
protection to prevent files with viruses/malware, spyware/grayware, malicious URLs,
unwanted
content, or sensitive data from reaching intended recipients. IM Security uses Content Filtering, Web
Reputation, and Data Loss Prevention filtering to prevent instant messages with unwanted
content,
malicious URLs, or sensitive data from reaching contacts.