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Exchange Online Protection (EOP, formerly Forefront Online Protection for Exchange or FOPE)[1][2] is a hosted e-mail security service, owned by Microsoft, that filters spam and removes computer viruses from e-mail messages.[3] The service does not require client software installation, but is activated by changing each customer's MX record.[1] Each customer pays for the service by means of a subscription.

Most administrative tasks are performed through the use of a web-based administrative console. The console allows customers to perform management tasks, such as adding users and configuring filtering.[4][citation needed]

EOP is a part of the Exchange Online family of products.[5]

History

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Microsoft Forefront Online Protection for Exchange was originally created by FrontBridge Technologies. Microsoft acquired FrontBridge Technologies Inc. in 2005, and it became a subsidiary of Microsoft.[6][7]

In 2006, Microsoft announced new branding as Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services (EHS), formerly known as FrontBridge Technologies Inc.[8]

On April 29, 2009, the service was renamed to Forefront Online Security for Exchange.[9]

Forefront Online Security for Exchange (FOSE) version 9.1 was released on June 9, 2009. [10]

On November 17, 2009, Forefront Online Security for Exchange (FOSE) was rebranded as Forefront Online Protection for Exchange (FOPE). An update to version 9.3 of Forefront Online Protection for Exchange, was also released on this date.[11]

On March 1, 2013, Microsoft launched Exchange Online Protection (EOP). The transition from FOPE to EOP is expected to complete in the first half of 2014.[needs update]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Forefront Online Protection for Exchange Datasheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-11. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
  2. ^ Important Changes to Forefront Product Roadmaps Archived 2012-10-10 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Forefront Online Protection for Exchange Overview
  4. ^ Tierney, Amy (2023-04-03). "Enhancing the User Experience and Expanding Log Collection with LogRhythm 7.12". Security Boulevard. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  5. ^ "Exchange Online Protection (EOP) overview - Microsoft Defender for Office 365". learn.microsoft.com. 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  6. ^ Microsoft Completes Acquisition of FrontBridge Technologies
  7. ^ Microsoft to Acquire FrontBridge Technologies, a Leading Provider of Secure Messaging Services Archived 2007-06-30 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "Microsoft Introduces Exchange Hosted Services". Stories. 2006-03-29. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  9. ^ Forefront Online Security for Exchange
  10. ^ Forefront Online Security for Exchange (FOSE) version 9.1 is released
  11. ^ "New features in Forefront Online Protection for Exchange (FOPE) to meet your complex email flow scenarios". TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM. 2011-04-19. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
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