Trend to Lock Down SharePoint, IM

Trend Micro is preparing to beta test an updated product that secures Microsoft SharePoint Portal environments with file blocking, logging and virus protection. PortalProtect 1.6 builds minor usability adjustments into the software and the beta program will begin February 4 and run until March 23.
The company will also later this month release a beta version of its antivirus technology for enterprise IM, which works with Microsoft Live Communications Server. Dubbed Trend Micro IM Security, the product features virus protection, content filtering, file blocking, policy management, as well as reporting and alerts. The IM Security beta program is set to begin January 24.