P2P; Personal Firewalls - HP ProCurve NAC 800 User Manual

Tests Help
Software – Windows
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 follow-
ing link:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/default.aspx

P2P

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.
What Do I Need to Do?: Remove or disable any disallowed P2P software.

Personal Firewalls

Description: This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your system
has the latest personal firewall software installed and running.
Test Properties: Select the personal firewalls that meet your requirements. Any end-
point that does not have at least one of the personal firewalls selected will fail this
test.
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