Microsoft released the beta version of Forefront Endpoint Protection (FEP) 2010. FEP builds on System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2, allowing customers to use their existing client management infrastructure to deploy and manage endpoint protection. This deployment method is designed to simplify and improve endpoint protection while greatly reducing infrastructure costs.

The RTM is scheduled for Q4 2010. Download the beta from: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/ff182914.aspx

eWeek article on Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 Beta and Essentials: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Microsoft-Security-Essentials-Forefront-Software-Betas-Released-778174/