McAfee EPOCDE-AA-BA - ePolicy Orchestrator - PC, Product Manual

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Introducing McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator
Software version 4.6.0
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator software is a key component of the McAfee Security Management Platform
which provides unified management of endpoint, network, and data security. It provides you with
end-to-end visibility and powerful automation features that reduce incident response times,
strengthens protection, and decreases the complexity of managing risk and security.
See also
What is ePolicy Orchestrator software on page 15
Components and what they do on page 16
How the software works on page 17
How to navigate the ePolicy Orchestrator interface on page 18
Contents
What is ePolicy Orchestrator software
Components and what they do
How the software works
How to navigate the ePolicy Orchestrator interface
What is ePolicy Orchestrator software
ePolicy Orchestrator software is a scalable, extensible management platform that enables centralized
policy management and enforcement of your security products and the systems on which they reside.
It also provides comprehensive reporting and product deployment capabilities, all through a single
point of control.
Using an ePolicy Orchestrator server, you can:
• Deploy security products, patches, and service packs to the systems in your network.
• Manage the host and network security products deployed to your systems through the enforcement
of security policies, client tasks, and server tasks.
• Update the DATs, Engines and other security content required by your security software to ensure
your managed systems are secure.
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