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: You must manually manage security policies and settings on each individual computer; there is no remote console control.

Use unmanaged clients sparingly, keep rigorous local documentation, and migrate to managed or cloud-based solutions whenever possible.

For administrators who wish to deploy unmanaged clients with predefined security settings, Broadcom provides a detailed process for creating custom client installation packages with tailored policies. This is particularly useful when you want to ensure consistent security configurations across multiple unmanaged clients while preventing users from altering critical settings.

Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) is a leading enterprise-grade antivirus and endpoint security solution. Within SEP deployments, the (also known as the standalone or siloed client) is a critical variant. Unlike managed clients that report to a central SEPM (Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager), unmanaged clients operate independently. This report details the authorized processes, system requirements, security implications, and step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing the SEP Unmanaged Client.

In the Broadcom/Symantec ecosystem, SEP clients exist in two states: managed and unmanaged. Understanding the difference is crucial before proceeding with your deployment.

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