Re: How to disable/prevent p2p bittorent ?

From: Kresna Rudy K (KresnaRudyK_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/13/05 

Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 18:08:03 -0700

I am agree with you, it is not easy to block port number so I am thinking to
restrict user's priviledge using AD policy, take out local admin priviledge
and force user to login to Active Directory, so user cannot install any
software without system admin, event it means more work for IT Dept and not
friendly for users,.
"Mark Randall" wrote:

> The easiest way I can think of is implimenting security policies so that
> they cannot install the BT networks in the first place and pushing it out
> via domain policy.
>
> --
> - Mark Randall
> http://zetech.swehli.com
>
> "Steven L Umbach" <n9rou@nospam-comcast.net> wrote:
> > Thanks for that information. That is why I suggested that he should try to
> > configure his firewall with a block all default rule and then define the
> > allowed exceptions or do the same with ipsec filtering. Software firewalls
> > could also be another option with application based rules assuming that
> > the end user can not reconfigure the firewall. I agree with the computer
> > use policy though it seems many, especially small offices, seem reluctant
> > to do that for whatever reason and are always looking for a technological
> > solution even if it costs more money. --- Steve
> >
> >
> >
>
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>

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