SMSMSE 7.10 compatibility with Windows Extended Protection
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SMSMSE 7.10 compatibility with Windows Extended Protection

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Article ID: 265251

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Products

Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange

Issue/Introduction

Windows Extended Protection enhances the existing authentication in Windows Server and mitigates authentication relay or "man in the middle" (MitM) attacks.

This mitigation is accomplished by using security information that is implemented through Channel-binding information specified through a Channel Binding Token (CBT) which is primarily used for SSL connections.

Windows Extended Protection is supported on Exchange Server 2013, 2016 and 2019 starting with the August 2022 Exchange Server Security Update (SU) releases.

You would like to know if Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange (SMSMSE) 7.10 is compatible with Windows Extended Protection.

Environment

MS Exchange 2013, 2016 and 2019 starting with August 2022 Exchange Server Security Update.

SMSMSE version 7.10.

Resolution

SMSMSE works with MS Exchange using its native API which is not directly involved in the authentication service.

This configuration is expected to work and support will be provided in case of any issues.

Additional Information

Exchange Server Support for Windows Extended Protection

Extended Protection enabled in Exchange Server (KB5017260)