Re: Virus Protection or Not

From: Cleve S. (tropchev_at_NOSPAMbellsouth.net)
Date: 11/10/04

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    Mike,

    I would make sure that the CNC machines don't have a default gateway, or
    static route, that leads to the internet. I'd also make sure that there's
    no way to get email on the machines. If the data files on the server are of
    a type that can't be infected by a virus, and there's no access to other
    files, I wouldn't install AV software on the CNC machines.

    Cleve S.

    "Mike Lambert" <mikel@mpmonline.com> wrote in message
    news:10p4nnhpsfr309f@corp.supernews.com...
    > No, that won't work. I still need to be able to access shared folders
    > on the server to get the files for the CNC machines to use. But, I don't
    > want to have to worry about security on these machines. The owner is fine
    > with whatever I feel is necessary to protect the network. I really wanted
    > to know if I should just put a copy of the virus software we have on it to
    > be safe, or if there is a better way to not allow the internet and all the
    > viruses that go with it. Also, just to mention it, the CNC machines are
    > locked down with group policies to protect the data on the server. Is
    there
    > a way to do this with group policies?
    >
    > Mike
    >
    >
    >
    > "Danny Sanders" <Danny.Sanders@cpcNOmedSPAM.org> wrote in message
    > news:eNFTcD1xEHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
    > > Firs off *can* you prevent Internet access "politically"?
    > >
    > > Usually if they have it they will complain if you try to take it from
    > > them.
    > >
    > > If management is behind you on this, you can just pull the cable
    > > connecting
    > > the network to the Internet.
    > >
    > >
    > > hth
    > > DDS W 2k MVP MCSE
    > >
    > > "Mike Lambert" <mikel@mpmonline.com> wrote in message
    > > news:10p4lh8h5jh764c@corp.supernews.com...
    > >> I have a situation where I am looking for a way to secure some
    > > machinery
    > >> on the shop floor and am not sure if virus software is the best way, or
    > >> if
    > >> there is a better more efficient way. Let me explain. We have many
    CNC
    > >> machines on the shop floor. They all run Windows NT. We have all of
    our
    > >> computers including the CNC machines networked together. We have 1
    > >> server
    > >> that we use as a logon server and as a file server. All the computers
    > > have
    > >> internet access because they are connected to the network, inlcuding
    the
    > > CNC
    > >> machines. That's what I don't want. Is there a way to set this up so
    > > that
    > >> you can not access anything other than some shared folders on the
    netwotk
    > >> from the CNC machines so I don't have to worry about viruses and other
    > >> problems? I am pretty new to all this so sorry if this is a simple
    > >> question. I am just trying to learn. Thanks for any and all help.
    > >>
    > >> Mike
    > >>
    > >>
    > >
    > >
    >
    >

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