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echo: nthelp
to: Richard B.
from: Ellen K.
date: 2004-12-18 20:49:26
subject: Re: Laptop Security

From: Ellen K. 

Is there a way you can push an anti-virus update to him whenever he
connects to the network?

On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 17:51:56 -0500, Richard B. 
wrote in message :

>I've managed to dodge this headache for a while, but The End Is Near.
>
>The company prez wants a tablet PC and wants pretty much full network
>connectivity from wherever he is as long as there is wired or wireless
>access, i.e., from home, motels, other consultants, etc.
>
>He is NOT a power user, mainly does email and surfs the next as
>needed.  My tech and I have both been to his home and it's the usual
>mess there with spyware and viruses.  Basically I have to assume the
>worst case scenario and defend against it.
>
>I'm thinking of how I can best protect my LAN from him both when he
>connects from outside and when he comes inside, most likely not giving
>us time to thoroughly check his machine before he connects.
>
>Tips?  Resources?  Advice?  Shoot myself now?
>
>- Richard

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