P2P; Description; Test Properties; How Does This Affect Me - HP 800 User Manual

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P2P

Description

This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your system has
only approved person-to-person (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 comprised of peer nodes (comput-
ers) 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.
Test Properties
Select the personal firewall(s) that meet your requirements. Any endpoint that
does not have at least one of the personal firewalls selected will fail this test.
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