Sophos PureMessage
Product Description
| Product | Sophos PureMessage |
| Vendor | Sophos |
| Description | Spam and virus filtering software |
| Platform/Version | UNIX, Linux: Version 5.5.x (System requirements for UNIX) Microsoft Exchange: Version 3.x (Systems requirements for Windows) |
| Eligibility | Stanford University staff and faculty, using Stanford-owned equipment. SLAC included. |
| License Year | 6/30/09 - 5/31/10 |
| Ordering |  Order Form |
Product Details
Sophos PureMessage protects against both spam and viruses. Sophos PureMessage software scans incoming email for keywords and patterns common to spam, and also checks messages against a database of messages known to be spam. The software tags each suspect message by adding the word "spam" and a number of pound signs, to the subject line. The more spam-like components a message have, the more pound signs. Users may then use filtering functions built into email programs like Eudora and Outlook to redirect and sort the tagged messages into a separate mailbox, where they can be quickly scanned and deleted.
Sophos PureMessage checks all email traffic passing through your email server in real time, providing protection against mass-mailing worms and viruses at the gateway.
Sophos PureMessage also helps to enforce the users' email policy at the gateway.
Product Support
Limited technical support is available. Submit a software support request.
