Hi Minedu,
Yes, RU5 is a new release which just came out last week. Upgrde to avail of all the new enhancements, improvements and fixes! &: )
Upgrading or migrating to Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5 (RU5)
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH224034
New fixes and features in Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5 (RU5)
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH224706
Symantec Endpoint Protection, Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition, and Symantec Network Access Control 12.1.5 Release Notes/What’s New
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC7696
I recommend keeping the firewall, though IPS will function without it in SEP 12.1. Here's a demo of why:
Blocked by Symantec Endpoint Protection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJjgrXpFS0c&list=UUhtrhQDQKWtBhc5NxCpSNgw
Please do update the thread with news of your progress / confirm if your question has been answered! &: )
With thanks and best regards,
Mick