P2P; B.5.5 P2P - Novell ZENWORKS NETWORK ACCESS CONTROL 5.0 - 09-22-2008 User Manual

"How Does this Affect Me?" on page 432
"What Do I Need to Do?" on page 432
Description
This check fetches the version and service pack information of the Microsoft Office software
installed.
Test Properties
Select the check box for one or more Microsoft Office packages. Any software package selected that
does not have the latest version installed fails the test.
How Does this Affect Me?
Some companies may support only the software listed. Using the most recently updated version of
software can help protect your system from known vulnerabilities.
What Do I Need to Do?
Verify that you have updated software by visiting the following link:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/default.aspx (http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/
downloads/default.aspx)

B.5.5 P2P

The following sections contain more information:
"Description" on page 432
"Test Properties" on page 432
"How Does this Affect Me?" on page 432
"What Do I Need to Do?" on page 433
Description
This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your system has only approved peer-to-
peer (P2P) software installed.
Test Properties
Select the P2P software allowed on your network. If none of the P2P packages are selected, this
means that you do not allow P2P software and any endpoint with P2P software enabled will fail this
test.
How Does this Affect Me?
A Peer-to-peer (P2P) network is one that is comprised of peer nodes (computers) rather than clients
and servers. These peer nodes function both as clients and servers to other nodes and can perform
any client or server function. P2P software allows users to connect directly to other users and is used
for file sharing. Many P2P software packages are considered spyware and their use is generally
discouraged.
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