SNAC LAN Enforcement: Prerequisites for Configuring IEEE 802.1X Port-Based...
SNAC LAN Enforcement: Prerequisites for Configuring IEEE 802.1X Port-Based Authentication in NON-TRANSPARENT MODECisco mandated tasks The following Cisco mandated tasks must be completed before...
View ArticleSNAC Gateway/LAN Enforcement: Failed to receive an authentication reply from...
SNAC Gateway/LAN Enforcement: Failed to receive an authentication reply from the RADIUS server (Reversible Password Storage Disabled)Before proceeding further with the discussion of this issue, lets...
View ArticleDLP Hot Backups failing after upgrade to 14.x (Oracle to 11.2.0.4)
DLP Hot Backups failing after upgrade to 14.x (Oracle to 11.2.0.4) on tools like netbackup, backupexec, commvault, etc.The below error is seen:Failure Reason: ERROR CODE [82:127]: Network send failed:...
View ArticleSign and Symptoms that your DLP Enforce is overloaded
There are several questions people ask when as a Consultant/Architect you visit them to provide services. There are environment which are adequately staffed in terms of hardware wherein there are those...
View ArticleSymantec Endpoint Protection v14.01 (MP1) has been released!
A new year. A new SEP v14 release! :DLooks like Symantec has been busy with squashing the bugs from the first release of SEP v14 and the list of bugs resolved is impressive. (link below)I often wait...
View ArticlePreventing PowerShell from running via Office
Microsoft’s PowerShell has lately been a tool of choice for malware distributors- the trend has only increased since December 2016’s white paper PowerShell threats surge: 95.4 percent of analyzed...
View ArticlePreventing PowerShell from running via Office
Ultimamente o Powershell tem sido uma das ferramentas escolhidas para distribuição de malware - Essa onda tem crescido de acordo com o WhitePaper de dezembro de 2016. PowerShell threats surge: 95.4...
View ArticleSecurity Advisories on SEP 12.1 RU6 MP6 and also SEP v14.0 (6th March 2017)
Just received an alert on an Security Advisories for the following products:* SEP v12.1 RU6 MP6 and earlier * SEP v14.0The security advisories are:CVE-2016-9093 - Local Privilege Escalation...
View ArticleSNAC LAN Enforcement: Switch performance/throughput dropped after enabling...
Mostly during our SNAC/NAC 802.1x implementations, we used to sign-off the deployment & leave the city the same day. Next day (and this is almost becoming a trend) we get calls/complaints about...
View ArticleSNAC LAN Enforcement: Switch performance/throughput dropped (RSTP not enabled)
It common especially, some of the newer featured to not be configured no the switch. Use of IEEE 802.1D and not Rapid-STP is one such common examples which greatly affects the SNAC Implementations.This...
View ArticleHow to use a deployment tool to push packages on a system with System...
I would continue from the point where we left with knowing what FILE FINGERPRINT in SEP is and how to generate a FILE FINGERPRINT using the checksum.exe, how to edit, append or merge a FILE...
View ArticleDLP mail prevent performance
Usually first question for DLP customers who want to used DLP mail prevent is “What will be impact on mail delivery?” Yes, DLP will introduce a latency in mail delivery but I will try to show you with...
View ArticleAccess Symantec Encryption Management Server (PGP) via SSH
To gain command line access to a Symantec Encryption Management Server (PGP Universal Server), you will need to create an SSH key. You can do this using a utility such as PuTTYgen to create an SSH key...
View ArticleSymantec Endpoint Encryption - Generating and Deploying a Recovery Certificate
Reference: https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.HOWTO101011.htmlAssumptions:Symantec Endpoint Encryption 11.1.2Server 2012 R2 standardMicrosoft Active Directory Certificate Services is installed...
View ArticleAccess Symantec Encryption Management Server (PGP) via SSH
To gain command line access to a Symantec Encryption Management Server (PGP Universal Server), you will need to create an SSH key. You can do this using a utility such as PuTTYgen to create an SSH key...
View ArticleSymantec Data Center Security (DCS) Database Archiving
Hi,This article will discuss how to effectively manage the archiving of the DCS database based on yoru retention needs and / or performance requirements This process allows you to minimise the amount...
View ArticleHow to point DCS Server to migrated SQL database.
After the SQL database has been migrated to a new instance the "server.xml" file will need to be updated with the new database information. The default location of this file on the DCS Server is as...
View ArticleHow to collect and add fingerprint of any app or location to SEP manager...
Hi all,In this article, I will explain the procedure to collect file fingerprint of any file or location within the system and add the same to Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.So, Let's get...
View ArticleRansomware Discovery
Hi All,Theseday we are hearing many cases of ransomware infection which is not only badly impacts bussiness but also the crticial data. As this virus encrypt the sensetive data with private key...
View ArticleHow to install SEPM 14 MP1 with embedded database (Graphical)
Dear all,This tutorial will give the overall ideal on how to install newly available Symantec Endpoint Protection 14 MP1 with embedded database.So lets get started -Step 1 - Download and extract the...
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