Automatically Delete Offline Clients after fixing Duplicate Hardware ID Issue
This article explains how to resolve Duplicate Hardware ID issuehttp://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH163349 Manually deleting offline clients, letting offline clients timeout just adds overhead, or...
View ArticleSEP 11 to 12.1.4 migration error
I need a solution Property(S): VirusDefs_DefsInstallPath = C:\PROGRA~2\Symantec\DEFINI~1\VirusDefs\20131202.002 Property(S): EfaVTDefs_DefsDate = 20131031.017 Property(S): EfaVTDefs_DefsInstallPath =...
View ArticleRemove SEP components with 'Update Content'
I need a solution Good morning guys,I'm trying to remove features from an exisitng SEP 12.1.4 client installation using the automatic client deployment features in SEPM. What happened is we deployed...
View ArticleEndpoint Clients hitting proxy
I need a solution SEMP 12.1.3 - I have policies in place for the client to NOT use the proxy for any reason...updates, communcations etc....the proxy is only used for external commucation. Firewall...
View ArticleSymantec endpoint protection exceptions (profile corruptions)
I need a solution Hi,When a centralized exception (extension) is added in SEPM with action 'ignore' should SEP on clients skip scanning the filetype altogether or simply ignore alerts if a file is...
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Spamchat: Snapchat Users Subjected to Porn and Secret Admirer Spam
Over the past week, users of the photo messaging application Snapchat have seen an increase in the number of spam snaps (Snapchat pictures). The service is now being infiltrated by a myriad of fake...
View ArticleEnroll user PGP Desktop with local user
I need a solution Hi,I install PGP on environment, and my customer use PGP with internal users.This users don´t have a valid email address, and when I try to install the PGP Desktop to enroll, I...
View ArticleSEP 12 RU4 - Reduce memory utilization
I need a solution One of the branches we work with are hesitant to use SEP on their systems. They say that before they install SEP, their memory utilization is 10%, but after installation it jumps to...
View ArticleBest practice - deploy Endpoint via GPO or manager?
I need a solution I'm new to SEPM and wanted to know which method is considered best practice for deploying SEP to computers in a domain? Last sys admin had it deployed via GPO but new sys admin...
View ArticleSEE Support for SQL 2012??
I need a solution Installation of new SEE Management server. Fresh SQL installation. Unfortunately all my customer has was 2012 in hand.The SEE install guide only references 2005 and 2008 SQL. Is...
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Bitcoin Boom Prompts Flood of Virtual Bank Robberies
The value of Bitcoin has surged dramatically in recent weeks, fuelling fears that a bubble is forming around the virtual currency. As investors pile in, a crash in Bitcoin prices isn’t the only thing...
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Not a Twitter Experiment: Scammers Capitalize on Twitter Recommendations
Yesterday, a number of Twitter users were duped into following fake Twitter accounts known as @VerifiedReport and @MagicReports. Both accounts claimed to be part of a Twitter experiment between users,...
View ArticleSymantec Endpoint Protection Outlook Add-on purpose
I need a solution We have SEP on all our computers in our network. A few users use Microsofts CRM. Recently the users with CRM experienced a problem which after hours of support calls was resolved....
View ArticleProtecting Data from a Cyber Attack
As most of us have come to realize not all data is created equal and it should not be protected equally. Lets face it treating everything equal equals nothing but failure, frustration and a big bite...
View ArticleSEPM upgrade hung?
I need a solution I'm in the process of upgrading to 12.1.4 and followed the upggrade document. Everything appeared to be fine and a box came up saying the files were successfully upgrade and to click...
View ArticleLUA 2.3.2.99 download schedule constantly fails
I need a solution Hi,I have a new installation of LUA v2.3.2.99 running on Windows Server 2012, along with SEP clients 12.1 RU2.Everytime i have manually ran or scheduled the download task on the LUA,...
View ArticleSymantec Endpoint Encryption Management Server install issue
I need a solution Installing SEE mgr 8.2.1 MP9. We have set up SQL 2008 server with proper rights using sql authentication.The setup rolls through OK, connects to the DB instance and on the Database...
View ArticleThird-Party Vendor Risk Assessment: Why It Matters?
by Vivian Tero, Data Center Security & Compliance, Information Security Group, Symantec Corp.Today, the notion of “supply chain” has gone beyond the traditional physical flow of goods and services...
View ArticleThird-Party Vendor Risk Assessment: Why It Matters?
by Vivian Tero, Data Center Security & Compliance, Information Security Group, Symantec Corp.Today, the notion of “supply chain” has gone beyond the traditional physical flow of goods and services...
View ArticlePAYING THE PRICE FOR SUCCESS: CYBERCRIME AND THE MIDDLE EAST
As we wrote in our previous blog The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is basking in the joys of booming economic growth.These are exciting times however, that said, such success also has its...
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