Microsoft has unveiled a security strategy and product roadmap to provide anti-virus and security software to rival Symantec, McAfee, Sophos, Computer Associates and Trend Micro. The Microsoft Client Protection package is designed to protect business desktops, laptops and file servers from malware threats such as spyware and hacking toolkits, as well as viruses and other attacks, said Microsoft. The company plans to make an early beta of the product available to selected customers later this year.