From: bstewart@iname.nospam.com   
      
   Mark Stralka  wrote:   
      
   > My company allows our suppliers to connect to our network via VPN. With   
   > all the viruses coming out and Microsoft patches being released every 2   
   > weeks, we need to develop a process to ensure that they have the most   
   > recent patches installed and are running an up-to-date antivirus program.   
   >   
   > Our passive response has been to send out a survey and require that they   
   > fill it out or have their VPN access shut off.  This worked well for one   
   > patch, but it's not a long term solution.   
   >   
   > Disabling VPN access for suppliers is not an option because the business   
   > requires it.   
   >   
   > Has anyone faced a similar situation?  Is there a way to scan PCs   
   > connected via VPN for MS patches and anti-virus, or otherwise ensure that   
   > they are patched and running AV?   
      
   My understanding is that you can do this with Windows Server 2003. The   
   following link may be helpful in describing what you can do:   
      
   http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/networking/vpn/defa   
   ult.mspx   
      
   (all on one line)   
      
   I think you'll be interested in the quarantine feature.   
      
   HTH,   
      
   Bill   
      
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