250-580 Exam Dumps : Endpoint Security Complete - R2 Technical Specialist

TheEndpoint Communication Channel (ECC) 2.0enables Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to establish a direct connection with theSymantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM). This connection allows for:

Efficient Data Exchange:ECC 2.0 facilitates real-time communication and data exchange between SEPM and Symantec EDR.

Enhanced Endpoint Visibility:By directly connecting with SEPM, Symantec EDR can monitor endpoint activity more closely, improving threat detection and response.

Integrated Threat Management:ECC 2.0 supports coordinated efforts between SEPM and EDR, allowing for more effective containment and mitigation of threats.

This direct communication with SEPM enhances EDR’s capability to manage and protect endpoints effectively.

TheIntrusion Prevention System (IPS)provides asecond layer of defenseafter the Symantec firewall. While the firewall controls access and traffic flow at the network perimeter, IPS actively monitors and inspects incoming and outgoing traffic for signs of malicious activity, such as exploit attempts and suspicious network patterns.

How IPS Complements the Firewall:

The firewall acts as the first layer of defense, blocking unauthorized access based on rules and policies.

IPS then inspects allowed traffic in real-time, identifying and blocking attacks that may evade basic firewall rules, such as known exploits and abnormal network behaviors.

Why Other Options Are Less Effective:

Virus and Spyware(Option A) focuses on malware detection within files and programs, not network defense.

Host Integrity(Option B) is related to compliance, andSystem Lockdown(Option D) controls application execution but does not monitor network traffic.

References: Intrusion Prevention adds a critical layer of defense in Symantec’s network security stack, working in conjunction with the firewall for comprehensive protection​.

To control which remote consoles and servers have access to theSymantec Endpoint Protection Management (SEPM) server, an administrator should edit theServer Propertiesand adjust theServer Communication Permissionunder the General tab. This setting specifies which remote systems are authorized to communicate with the management server, enhancing security by limiting access to trusted consoles and servers only. Adjusting the Server Communication Permission helps manage server access centrally and ensures only approved systems interact with the management server.