Security

Figure 74: Isolated LANs (Avaya S8700-series Server with a G650 Media Gateway)

Virus and worm protection

Viruses and worms are most often targeted at Microsoft Windows operating systems or such commonly used applications as IIS, Exchange, Outlook, or Word. Because the Avaya S8300, S8400, S8500, and S8700-series Servers are Linux-based and do not interface with these Microsoft products, they have some degree of natural immunity. In addition, viruses and worms are most commonly delivered by e-mail, by visiting infected Web sites, or by sharing disk drives.

The servers do not

Support incoming email and, therefore, do not forward e-mail

Contain the Internet Explorer Web browser

Share drives

All file transfers to the Avaya servers are restricted. Software and service pack files are cryptographically signed to prevent introduction of unwanted software. In addition to this natural immunity, the files and file systems of the Avaya servers are monitored by Tripwire.

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