Endpoint Protection

Hi,

I have 2 configuration for thin clients, one 8GB model and one 16GB model.
Im noticing the 8GB model is running full because i have only about 1,5 gb left on storage.

I think it is wise to only use 16GB thin clients with Endpoint.

Any ideas about this?

LEVD

HI levd,

What version of SEP are you installing?

I strongly recommend that all thin clients are protected.  There are many threats that specifically target POS equipment.

The forthcoming SEP 12.1 RU6 is expected to have features designed specifically for embedded machines.  Keep an eye out for more infromation!  &: )

Many thanks,

Mick

Hi Mick,

12.1.5 is my latest version, but i really think 8GB thin clients are to small and you should have minimum 16GB.

LEVD

I've seen it work well on machines with 8 GB or less.  Do keep in mind though that system requirements on embedded OS and full Windows remain the same.

More information:

Symantec Endpoint Protection support for embedded operating systems
Article URL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH106027

Definitely do not leave those thin clients unprotected.  Insufficient security on POS equipment has resulted in large breaches for many companies in recent years.

All the best,

Mick
 

Hello,

Note:

1. The Symantec Endpoint Protection client will have the standard Symantec Endpoint Protection client footprint in terms of disk space, RAM and CPU usage as on a standard PC or laptop.
2. The Symantec Endpoint Protection client does not use the embedded APIs that allow operation in conjunction with the write filter feature.
3. If hard drive space is very low on the embedded machine, Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.x is recommended.

As Mick highlighted above, it would be worthy to await for the Latest version of SEP 12.1 RU6

I believe, you may like to see these Articles:

Thanks for the info.

Is there a way to manage disk usage for SEP clients on SEPM? Just like how you can manage disk space consumption for SEPM itself with defenition management etc.?

How many defenition revisions will SEP store on local disks?

12.1 client stores 1 revision.

This may also be of use:

FAQ: Core 1.5 definitions for Endpoint Protection 12.1

Brian,

Can you say anything about an 8GB thinclient where i only have a 6GB C:\

LEVD

There's not really much you can do when there's insufficient space short of adding a further drive and following the below article:

https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.TECH158452.html

Otherwise, I'd agree with your OP and stick with either larger drives or look at DCS:SA/CSP to lock down the endpoints.

SMLatCST hit it on th head...

Thanks guys!

LEVD