TREX- 2003 Trusted Exchange
Adds formal and secure messaging services to the commercial Microsoft Exchange™ server
Trusted Exchange 2003 (TREX-2003™) is a ‘bolt-on’ product to the standard Microsoft Exchange 2003™ GroupWare Server that offers centralised functional, intelligence, and security capabilities for e-mail services.
TREX-2003 is a layer that surrounds the commercial Microsoft Exchange 2003 and performs active/passive intercepts of each message for tracking and/or additional processing. The rules that govern which messages are to be subject to TREX-2003 value-added processing and which are to flow through untouched are configurable by address or by organisation.
Following TREX- 2003 processing, the message is returned to Microsoft Exchange 2003 for normal, onward processing and distribution.
TREX-2003 accepts and processes messages from the standard Microsoft Outlook™ client with the optional Boldon James SAFEmail™ or Nexor Defender ™ snap-on that provides formal/militarized client services.
TREX-2003 Features
| Message Tracking and Reporting | Tracking for end-to-end message delivery with automatic notification actions for delivery failures/delays |
|---|---|
| Message Profiling | Content based distribution based upon key words found within the message header/body. Various languages supported |
| Message Distribution | Local Distribution List handling and expansion; Submtter authorization checking also performed |
| Message Encryption / Signature Services | Full SMIME-V3 message decryption, encryption, and signature validation processing (incl. CRL checks) |
| Message Virus Scanning | Message attachments within clear and/or encrypted messages are checked for viruses |
| Message Archive & Export |
Messages are archived to a designated public folder and/or exported in XML format to an external system |
Message Tracking and Reporting
Tracks end-to-end message delivery and performs automatic notification actions for delivery failures/delays. TREX-2003 supports guaranteed end-to-end message tracking and notification. As TREX ‘sniffs’ all messages/reports passing through or originated from Exchange 2003, an internal audit is created for each message noting key items about the message such as expiry time and the intended recipients. From this point forward, it will continually track the progress of the message, coordinating with other TREX-2003 servers until the message is delivered, a delivery error is encountered, or the message expires. For delivery failures of any kind, TREX-2003 will perform automatic user and/or administrator notification actions.
Message Profiling
Performs content-based distribution (including SIC processing) for all formal messages received at the GroupWare Server (GWS). TREX-2003 supports content based distribution based upon key words and/or SIC codes found within the message header/body. For this capability, an extensive set of profile/SIC GUIs is provided for creation/maintenance of the key-word/SIC ‘rules’ and associated distribution lists. English and European character sets are supported.
Message Distribution
Performs local Distribution List handling and expansion for all formal messages received at the GWS. Messages addressed to Mail/Address Lists are distributed per the membership lists defined within the X.500 directory. In addition, authorized submitter checks, per recipient token generation, and removal of specified exempt addresses are also performed.
Message Encryption/Signature Services
Decryption/Encryption of formal messages as required in support of other TREX-2003 value added services. TREX-2003 supports SMIME-V3 message decryption, encryption, and signature validation processing. For received encrypted/signed messages, TREX-2003 fully validates the protected content prior to content-based processing. This includes CRL (certificate revocation list) checking. Following TREX-2003 processing, the message is re-encrypted and signed for onward distribution to the newly derived set of recipients. During this cryptography phase, TREX-2003 preserves the inner most originator signature thus maintaining full non-repudiation and message integrity from writer to reader.
Message Archive & Export
Maintains a permanent record of all inbound/outbound formal messages (both message content and status) for formal auditing. Messages passing through TREX-2003 can be archived to a designated public folder. Standard Exchange/Outlook capabilities are used to manage this folder and its contents with regard to folder permissions and message operations such as print/view/sort/resend. As an alternative, messages can be exported in XML format to a designated directory for pickup and processing by an external archive or other workflow system.
Message Virus Scanning
If a virus is found within a clear or encrypted message, it can be held off and the appropriate personnel notified. Message attachments within clear and/or encrypted messages are checked for viruses. Messages containing contaminated attachments are moved to a designated ‘infected’ folder for manual handling.
Exchange 2007 Status
TREX-2007™ will be offered as an upgrade to TREX-2003 in mid 2010. This upgrade will be compatible with Microsoft Exchange 2007™.
Availability
The TREX-2003 is available directly from CommPower and also from Boldon James, Nexor, and Compucat