AMP for Endpoints Windows Connector Exclusions in Unmanaged Symantec Enterprise Protection 12.1

Introduction

To prevent conflicts between the AMP for Endpoints Connector and antivirus or other security software, you must create exclusions so that your antivirus doesn’t scan the AMP for Endpoints Connector directory.

AMP for Endpoints Windows Connector Exclusions in Unmanaged Symantec Enterprise Protection 12.1

1. Open Symantec Enterprise Protection and click on Change Settings in the left pane.
2. Click Configure Settings next to the Exceptions entry.
3. Click the Add button on the Exceptions dialog.
4. Select Folders from the Security Risk Exception sub-menu.
5. Select your AMP for Endpoints Connector installation directory (C:\Program Files\Cisco for versions 5.1.1 and higher or C:\Program Files\Sourcefire for previous versions by default) from the dialog and click OK.
6. Click the Add button on the Exceptions dialog.
7. Select Folder from the SONAR Exception sub-menu.
8. Select your AMP for Endpoints Connector installation directory (C:\Program Files\Cisco for versions 5.1.1 and higher or C:\Program Files\Sourcefire for previous versions by default) from the dialog and click OK.
9. Click the Close button.