Symantec Endpoint Protection Firewall; About The Agent - HP t5630 - Thin Client Quick Reference Manual

Symantec Endpoint Protection Firewall

The HP image includes a Symantec Endpoint Protection Agent Firewall.

About the Agent

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 or XPe 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,

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