Microsoft plans on Tuesday to launch updated and renamed Antigen e-mail security products, nearly a year after completing the takeover of their maker, Sybari.

Meant for use by organizations small and large, the Antigen products promise to cleanse e-mail of spam and viruses. They work with Microsoft's Exchange e-mail server software and are part of the company's strategy to become a player in the security software arena. Last week, Microsoft introduced Windows Live OneCare, a consumer security product.

"Microsoft is committed to providing a comprehensive and integrated set of products to enable a defense-in-depth strategy," said Steve Brown, director of product management in the security, access and solutions division at Microsoft. "Today's announcement is about us bringing those capabilities to the Exchange environment."

News source: ZDNet