Malware presents a significant challenge to IT professionals securing their enterprise clients. In a survey conducted by IDC (2006), enterprise rated spyware, viruses, Trojans, and other malicious software as their greatest security concern.

Given this, it is important that IT professionals understand the overall malware landscape and how to take advantage of the features in their anti-malware technology.

This paper outlines the current issues facing the anti-malware industry and the capabilities included as part of Microsoft Forefront Client security.