Symantec 14541094 Administration Guide - Page 91

6 Chapter Managing security in Symantec pcAnywhere This chapter includes the following topics: ■ Controlling access to pcAnywhere hosts ■ Protecting session security ■ Maintaining audit trails ■ Implementing policy-based administration Controlling access to pcAnywhere hosts The first step in securing a computer environment is controlling remote access to the network. Administrators should limit the number of external entry points into their networking infrastructure. This objective can be achieved by limiting the number of network hosts that are available for remote access, and by implementing secure, remote access server (RAS) and Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions in place of individual dial-up devices. The following are some of the methods that pcAnywhere provides to control access to pcAnywhere hosts: ■ Limit connections to specific computer names or IP addresses. See "Limiting connections to specific computer names or IP addresses" on page 92. ■ Serialize pcAnywhere installations. Symantec pcAnywhere lets you create custom installation packages with an embedded security code, or serial number. This serial number must be present on both the host and remote computers to make a connection. See "Serializing a pcAnywhere installation" on page 27.