Specifications

Protecting Computers from Security Risks
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Outbreak Prevention Policies
When outbreaks occurs, enforce any of the following policies:
• Limit/Deny Access to Shared Folders
• Block Ports
• Deny Write Access to Files and Folders
Limit/Deny Access to Shared Folders
During outbreaks, limit or deny access to shared folders on the network to prevent
security risks from spreading through the shared folders.
When this policy takes effect, users can still share folders but the policy will not apply to
the newly shared folders. Therefore, inform users not to share folders during an
outbreak or deploy the policy again to apply the policy to the newly shared folders.
To limit/deny access to shared folders:
PATH: NETWORKED COMPUTERS > OUTBREAK PREVENTION > START OUTBREAK PREVENTION
> L
IMIT/DENY ACCESS TO SHARED FOLDERS
1. Select from the following options:
• Allow read access only: Limits access to shared folders
• Deny Full Access
Note: The read access only setting does not apply to shared folders already configured
to deny full access.
2. Click Save. The Outbreak Prevention Settings screen displays again.