Re: How to isolate laptops from domain until AV is current.

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 08/24/04


Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:57:54 -0400

here's a good one wrote:
> Hello, I need some help! We are having a problem with
> users logging on to the domain with laptops that are
> infected. Is there a way to isolate systems until their AV
> definitions are brought current. We are using NAV
> Corporate Edition.

Very simple: Company policy. Nobody is to plug a laptop the network without
bringing their laptop to the IT staff to be 'scrubbed' six ways to Sunday
first. Anyone caught doing so will be fully or partially decapitated,
depending on the management's whims.

Or, simpler still: nobody is to plug their laptop/home computer/toaster into
the network at all ever no matter what.

You can make this somewhat easier by not leaving 'vacant' cubicles/desks
whatnot patched into your switch.



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