With difficulty - In some cases we build subnets behind switches
otherwise we insist on full virus protection. Where companies don't know
how to deal with it we make them come back with viable solutions often
involving buffer PCs to isolate off the systems which can't handle the
protection. Most companies do not understand mixed multipurpose networks
and assume the have full network access and bandwidth. They need to wise
up and fast.
Rick
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We have a vast number of computers used to control analysers, run
middleware etc. Many of these are PCs running Windows and are
therefore
vulnerable to viruses, trojans, worms etc. Increasingly these are
connected over LANs rather than serial lines.
The key issues seem to be:
* Agreeing the responsibility for protection, patches etc between the
laboratory, the supplier and the local IT department.
* Not putting other software on these systems
* Not putting discs/ USB sticks etc into them without stringent
precautions
* Network issues, including firewalls
How do others handle this?
Thanks
Jonathan
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