Re: Checking for AV software on students' machines

[Brian Eckman <eckman () UMN EDU>]

Craig Blaha wrote:
> I'd be interested in this as well, especially related to whether the
> personal firewall delivered with MS will block this scan. We're deciding
> whether or not to build an automated DMZ system, but if the latest
> versions of windows are delivered with the firewall on, it seems that
> will limit the useful life of this type of scan process.

Yes, the Windows firewall (ICF) will block these types of scans. But
that is a good thing. We are implementing a NetReg-based solution, and
would be ecstatic if all of the dorm computers would pass the scan
because they have their firewall on. I would call that "mission
accomplished".

Brian
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Brian Eckman
Security Analyst
OIT Security and Assurance
University of Minnesota

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