About The Agent - HP t5400 - Thin Client Quick Reference Manual

About the Agent

NOTE: AV software and SEP management console are not included. Contact Symantec directly for
software and licenses.
The Symantec Endpoint Protection for Windows XPe Agent is security software that is installed on
embedded endpoints, such as HP thin clients, that run the WES 2009 operating system.
The agent provides a customizable firewall that protects the endpoint from intrusion and misuse,
whether malicious or unintentional. It detects and identifies known Trojan horses, port scans, and
other common attacks. In response, it selectively allows or blocks traffic, or various networking
services, applications, ports, and components.
The agent uses security policies, which include firewall rules, as well as security settings. These
policies protect an individual endpoint from network traffic and the viruses that can cause harm.
Firewall rules determine whether the endpoint allows or blocks an incoming or outgoing application or
service from gaining access through the network connection. Firewall rules allow the agent to
systematically allow or block incoming or outgoing applications and traffic from or to specific IP
addresses and ports. Security settings detect and identify common attacks, send e-mail messages
after an attack, display customizable messages, and accomplish other related security tasks. Security
policies, advanced rules, security settings, as well as IPS engine settings have been customized by
HP to provide both optimal performance as well as a secure computing environment.
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