3.3 MEMORY MEDIA
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Use only authorized removable media.
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Use an up-to-date anti-virus software to scan the removable media and check for viruses and malware.
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Ensure that the memory media is not used for other purposes to avoid risk of infection.
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Control access to media containing backups to avoid risk of tampering.
3.3.1 SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE UPDATES
System software and firmware updates may be offered from time to time. Ensure that your local representative:
• Has the up-to-date contact details, and
• Periodically visits the Honeywell web site for up-to-date product information
• Ensure to follows UL and NFPA codes and standards when deploying firmware upgrades or remote programming
3.3.2 VIRUSES AND OTHER MALICIOUS SOFTWARE AGENTS
Malicious Software include the following:
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Viruses
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Spyware
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Worms
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Trojans
These may be present in a computer using a Monitoring Station Software or in a USB pen drive, which is used to copy data to
computer.
The intrusion of malicious software agents can result in performance degradation, loss of system availability, and the capture,
modification, or deletion of data ¡X including configuration and device logs.
USB devices from other infected systems on the network or malicious Internet sites can also transfer viruses.
3.3.3 NETWORK AND FIREWALL SETUP
Inbound (In) Port: The port another computer uses to access a pathway functionality. An application on the pathway will be actively
listening on this port for client connections.
Outbound (Out) Port: The pathway uses outbound ports to connect to Internet or CLSS. The CLSS Cloud services will be listening
on these ports waiting for a connection from the Pathway.
By default, block all inbound and outbound connections and allow only the ports listed in the following table:
Port Number Type In/Out Purpose
9000 TCP Out Pathway devices and NOC
communications
9000 UDP Out Pathway devices and NOC heartbeat
communications
Table 3.1 IP Port Settings
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