Lockdown Desktops

Improving security, preventing unauthorized software installs and stopping users from making unwanted desktop configuration setting changes is a priority for nearly all companies. Removing administrator rights is one of the most effective ways to lockdown desktops and to meet these goals. However, desktops must not only be locked down, but also allow users to perform all necessary tasks for their jobs, such as running applications that require administrative privileges, and self-installing authorized software and ActiveX controls.

BeyondTrust Privilege Manager solves these issues and removes the need to grant administrator rights to end-users. With it companies can experience benefits of complete desktop lockdown, without affecting the ability of end users to do their jobs. Privilege Manager enables end-users to:

• Run any application that requires administrative privileges as a Standard User
• Manually change approved system level configurations, such as connecting to local printers and defragmenting the hard drive
• Install ActiveX controls and other Internet Explorer components
• Install authorized Applications

When a secure, locked-down environment is implemented with BeyondTrust Privilege Manager to allow end-users to run the applications and manage the system settings necessary for their jobs, corporate productivity increases. End-user computer downtime and IT help desk requests decrease because computers are secured against common problems. Administrators also gain better control over software licensing because they can ensure that only authorized applications are installed. A more consistent environment with less malware also means that administrators no longer need to devote large blocks of time to troubleshoot computers.

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