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COMDOM Software - Anti-Spam: Comdom Antispam for Servers

11/2007

Company

COMDOM Software
http://www.comdomsoft.com

Product Name

Comdom Antispam for Servers

Product Overview

Comdom's Antispam for Servers is a software based gateway solution aimed at Linux users. This solution is scalable and as such suitable for companies of various sizes, ranging from small and medium businesses up to Internet Service Providers. The level of flexibility is aided by comparatively low system requirements, which is coupled with support for a wide range of Linux-based operating systems.

Test Objectives

  • Evaluate the ease with which the product may be installed or configured
  • Report the percentage of spam detected by the product
  • Report the number of genuine mails incorrectly classified as spam
  • Report on additional features available within the product
  • To review any extra functionality and its impact on performance

Test Methodology

  • Out-of-the-box configuration, following vendor recommended setup guidelines
  • A two-week test duration with the first week providing training for the product
  • Fine tuning of the settings on a daily basis, for the initial training period
  • Mixture of spam, genuine, and grey mail directed at the product
  • Daily report made available to the vendor

West Coast Labs Conclusion

There are several variations of the installation package available for Comdom Antispam for Servers, and initial set up and subsequent customization of the solution should be fairly familiar to anyone with previous experience of setting up Linux-based mail solutions.

The main method of protection utilized by Antispam for Servers is a set of Bayesian filters, and headers are added into each mail reflecting the operational decision of these filters. The use of this well-established technique ensures that a high level of protection is available to the client's mail feed from initial deployment onwards. Bayesian filtering is enhanced by the addition of Comdom Software's proprietary Fast Pattern Matching technology.

The product performed consistently throughout the testing, and will appeal to those company administrators who like a feeling of hands-on control. The no-nonsense attitude of the software continues throughout the entire product and yields dividends.

The documentation provided is detailed and appropriate, and the technical support resources made available dealt with any queries efficiently and rapidly.

With care and attention to detail, the AntiSpam for Servers product can be a great asset to a company in controlling their mail flow. With the proposed improvements that are currently being worked on by Comdom (such as a management interface and the ability to enter ranges rather than specific IP addresses into the black, white, and grey-listing) this is a product that has a great amount of potential.

About West Coast Labs

West Coast Labs is one of the world's leading independent test facilities providing a range of technical services for testing a range of technologies including UTM, Malware - including Anti-Virus, Trojan, Worms, Exploits and Spyware - Spam, URL, Web and Email Filtering, Firewall, VPN, IDS, IPS and IPD.

Current Clients include AhnLab, Aladdin, Authentium, BitDefender, Brightcloud, CA, Central Command, Comdomsoft, Copperfasten, Digital OnNet, Elitecore, Efrontier, Equiinet, ESET, GFI, Grisoft, GData, Hauri, IBM, ISS, Ironport, IOLO, Jiangmin, Juniper, K7, Kaspersky, Kingsoft, Logica, McAfee, MessageLabs, Microsoft, Netcore, Netintelligence, Norman, Panda Security, PC Tools, PineApp, Realblocker, Rising, Sophos, Sunbelt, SurfControl, Symantec, Trend Micro, Tumbleweed, VirusBuster, Watchguard, Webroot.