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HH490 User Guide
Security Checklist
The checklists cover some of the main threats that may exist on a barcode scanner and the steps
that can be used to mitigate them.
Infection by Malicious Software Agents
This threat encompasses malicious software agents, for example viruses, spyware (Trojans), and
worms. The intrusion of malicious software agents can result in:
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Performance degradation
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Loss of system availability, and
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The capture, modification or deletion of data
Mitigation Steps
Ensure virus protection is installed, signature files are up-to-date, and subscriptions are active on all machine hosting
Honeywell products.
Allow only digitally signed software from trusted sources to run.
Use a firewall at the interface between other networks and Honeywell Solution components
Unauthorized External Access
This threat includes intrusion into the Honeywell system from the business network or other
external networks including the Internet. Unauthorized external access can result in:
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Loss of system availability
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Capturing, modifying, or deleting data
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Reputation damage if the external access security breach becomes public knowledge
Host Computer
RS232
