Kerio Connect - Administrators Guide - Kerio Software Archive

37.2 External antivirusExternal antivirusIf you are upgrading from an earlier version (pre 8.0) and have been using an external antivirusplugin, you can still use it after the upgrade to Kerio Connect 8.0 (read this article).Kerio Technologies has also issued an Antivirus SDK for Kerio Connect and Kerio Control.The Antivirus SDK includes a public API that can be used to write plugins for third-partyantivirus solutions.Read our blog to get detailed information.Configuring Sophos in Kerio ConnectTo configure the integrated Sophos:1. In the administration interface, go to section Configuration → Content Filter → Antivirus.2. Check option Use the integrated Sophos antivirus engine.3. Enable option Check for update every [hour]. Set the interval for the periodical updatesof the virus database.Provide persistent Internet connection (automated dialing is not supported).The database files are downloaded via the HTTP protocol.communication on your firewall or proxy server.Allow theVirus database updates are not available for unregistered trial versions.4. If virus is found, Kerio Connect will:• Discard the message• Deliver the message with the malicious code removed5. In addition, Kerio Connect can:• Forward the original message to an administrator address• Forward the filtered message to an administrator address6. If the message cannot be scanned, Kerio Connect will:• Deliver the original message with a warning• Reject the message7. Confirm the settings.131