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Software – Windows
Software – Windows
The Software tests verify that any endpoint attempting to connect to your system
meets your specified software requirements. Installing the most recent version of
your software helps protect your system against exploits targeting the latest vulner-
abilities.
Anti-spyware
Description: This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your system
has anti-spyware tools installed and that the anti-spyware definitions are up-to-date.
Test Properties: Select the anti-spyware software allowed on your network. Any
endpoint that does not have at least one of the anti-spyware software packages
selected will fail this test. You can also enter a value in the Last scan performed within
text field, which requires the anti-spyware software to have executed a scan on the
endpoint within the set number of days.
How Does this Affect Me?: Spyware is software that gathers and transmits informa-
tion (about the user, computer, and/or network) without the user's knowledge. It is
usually installed without the user's knowledge through seemingly harmless down-
loads such as freeware, shareware, instant messages, and email attachments. Spy-
ware is intentionally difficult to detect and remove. Those who create and release
spyware don't want you to know it's there or be able to easily uninstall it. The
information gathered can be exploited for mischief, for financial gain, and for gaining
unauthorized access to your network. Spyware also consumes system resources and
can cause system instability and crashes.
What Do I Need to Do?: Make sure you have an anti-spyware program installed, that
the spyware definitions are kept up-to-date, and that your system is scanned often.
Anti-virus
Description: This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your system
has the latest anti-virus software installed, that it is running, and that the virus
definitions are up-to-date.
Test Properties: Select the anti-virus software allowed on your network. Any endpoint
that does not have at least one of the anti-virus software packages selected will fail
this test.
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