Microsoft® Windows Embedded Standard (WES) 2009 for HP Thin Clients Quick Reference Guide

Symantec Endpoint Protection Firewall (select
models only)
Select HP images include a Symantec Endpoint Protection Agent Firewall.
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
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