Re: ISP network registration virus scan

[Alex Lambert <alambert () quickfire org>]

Sean Donelan wrote:
> The university netreg lists has a frequently asked question if its
> possible to perform a virus scan of new computers as part of the network
> registration process.  So far, people have only been able to do a network
> scan (e.g. open ports), or some version of proxy check or nessus.

The University of Florida has implemented something like this. 
Apparently, they have a client-side app that detects malware...and P2P 
apps. Interesting concept but it's understandably not being received well.

http://yro.slashdot.org/yro/03/10/03/1643202.shtml



apl