Using a spam wall to block spam is the most advantageous and efficient way for an organization to keep unsolicited email from reaching the network, server, and end user inboxes. Spam firewalls offload spam filtering from the email server, increase server bandwidth and free up network resources. Spam firewall appliances typically come pre-configured, are setup in minutes, and can be maintained with little effort. This paper helps IT personnel better understand the power of a spam firewall and how such a solution can work in their organization. Further, it clarifies some of the misconceptions regarding what a spam firewall is, and is not, capable of doing.
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