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2 Introducing the agent
This chapter includes the following topics:
● About the Symantec Endpoint Protection for WES and XPe on page 2
● About security policies on page 2
● Key features of the agent on page 3
About the Symantec Endpoint Protection for WES and
XPe
The Symantec Endpoint Protection for WES and XPe (the agent) is security software that is installed
on embedded endpoints, such as ATMs, Point of Service systems, and thin clients, that run the WES,
XPe, or the XPe Point of Service 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.
About security policies
The agent uses security policies, which include firewall rules, and security settings. These policies
protect an individual endpoint from network traffic and the viruses that can cause harm. Firewall rules
determine whether your endpoint allows or blocks an incoming or outgoing application or service from
gaining access through your network connection. Firewall rules allow the agent to systematically allow
or block incoming or outgoing applications and traffic from or to specific IP addresses and ports. Security
settings detect and identify common attacks, send e-mail messages after an attack, display
customizable messages, and accomplish other related security tasks. The configuration of firewall rules
with other security and antivirus settings results in a security agent that protects your endpoint.
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