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Totemporarily or permanently block a file, the administrator should use theDeny Listoption. Adding a file to the Deny List prevents it from executing or being accessed on the system, providing a straightforward way to block suspicious or unwanted files.

Functionality of Deny List:

Files on the Deny List are effectively blocked from running, which can be applied either temporarily or permanently depending on security requirements.

This list allows administrators to manage potentially malicious files by preventing them from executing across endpoints.

Why Other Options Are Not Suitable:

Delete(Option A) is a one-time action and does not prevent future attempts to reintroduce the file.

Hide(Option B) conceals files but does not restrict access.

Encrypt(Option C) secures the file’s data but does not prevent access or execution.

References: The Deny List feature in Symantec provides a robust mechanism for blocking files across endpoints, ensuring controlled access​.

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.

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 improveSymantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) dashboard performance and report accuracy, an administrator canrebuild database indexes. Indexes help in organizing the database for faster data retrieval, which enhances both the speed of dashboard displays and the accuracy of reporting.

Effect of Rebuilding Database Indexes:

Rebuilding indexes optimizes the database’s performance by ensuring data is stored in an accessible and efficient manner. This directly impacts the responsiveness of the SEPM dashboard and improves reporting speed and accuracy.

Why Other Options Are Less Effective:

Decreasing content revisions(Option A) andlimiting backups(Option D) reduce disk usage but do not affect database performance.

Lowering client installation log entries(Option B) may reduce logging but does not directly improve dashboard performance.

References: Rebuilding database indexes is a standard maintenance task in SEPM to enhance dashboard and reporting performance​.