Specifications

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Virus protection
All Q4 devices have SEP installed during the build and joining process. It is important to ensure that
the definition’s SEP uses to identify malicious software are kept up to date.
SEP requires little to no maintenance from the user. DETE has implemented SEP with ease of use in
mind; using a centralised management method allowing both;
Centralised update deployments while on the DETE network.
Download of updates from Symantec via an internet connection.
This ensures that SEP protection is kept up to date for device protection.
Automated virus scans are scheduled for 10pm every night, though this can only be performed if the
device is switched on.
SEP is the chosen DETE anti-virus solution. Devices with SEP removed or additional anti-virus
products may be rebuilt wiping all locally stored data.
Antivirus
Active Scan
Active scan will only scan the most commonly infected areas of the device. This can be completed
quickly and can find most threats. Full scan scans every file on the device. If a threat is still affecting
the device after an active scan, initiate a full scan.
Step
Action
1.
Locate the Symantec Endpoint Protection shield icon at the bottom of the desktop to
open the Symentec control panel.