Secure Fixed-Function Devices

You thought securing your endpoints was tough. Fixed-function devices like ATMs, medical equipment, industrial control systems, multifunction printers, automotive and aeronautical systems, and point-of-sale (POS) systems such as cash registers, have their own innate security challenges. Many run legacy operating systems that are no longer supported by vendors, have restricted or no network connection, and function with limited CPU, memory, and available storage — a combination that makes installing traditional antivirus defenses and new security controls and patches difficult.

Yet, fixed-function devices still face many of the same threats that target your desktops, laptops, and networks, including zero-day attacks and other forms of malware. Additionally, many of these devices must prove compliance to industry regulations like PCI DSS.

Under the Security Connected framework, McAfee takes a three-pronged approach to securing fixed-function devices. In this solution guide, you’ll learn how implementing dynamic whitelisting, change management, and integrity monitoring solutions can block malware, ease compliance, and provide you better control over modifications made to systems, all while adapting to the resource constraints of fixed-function devices. With McAfee security, you can prevent system downtime, control costs, and ultimately extend the life of fixed-function devices.

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