Microsoft Office Version Check; P2P; Personal Firewalls - HP 800 User Manual

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Microsoft Office Version Check

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 pack-
ages. 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

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 com-
prised 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.
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