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Exchange must have antispam filtering installed.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Originators of spam messages are constantly changing their techniques in order to defeat spam countermeasures; therefore, spam software must be constantly updated to address the changing threat. Spam protection mechanisms include, for example, signature definitions, rule sets, and algorithms. Exchange 2013 provides both antispam and antimalware protection out of the box. The Exchange 2013 antispam and antimalware product capabilities are limited but still provide some protection.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-84523r1_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Update the EDSP.

Install the AntiSpam module. 

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: