Try using an agentless auditing software like SecurityExpressions. You can then audit his workstation without installing any software on his machine - everything from registry keys, users/groups, permissions, rights, passwords, patch management, identify unauthorized software including those...
I use SecurityExpressions for patch management and I have been very impressed by its performance. It costs less than most traditional patch management software (or at least the ones I evaluated), yet is far more robust. It's also easy to use, agentless, and has a central database architecture...
I block Kazaa in my school environment with Pedestal Software SecurityExpressions. So far, I have been pleased with the results. As long as you have a system security policy that restricts 3rd party application installation, you will easily be able to control your students's activities. Also...
There is also a lot of 3rd party audit software that can alleviate the often tedious process of sorting through your audit logs for desired information. I use SecurityExpressions. Sometimes it's worth investing in a timesaver product...
Out of curiousity, how is ESM working for you? I used to use it and had terrible luck. I ultimately got rid of it in favor of SecurityExpressions (best thing I ever did). But I wonder if I'm alone in my frustration with ESM?
If you used a real-time host-based change detection software, you could prevent your current lockout problem. The software will monitor all of your servers in real-time and notify you of any changes (as well as providing the option to automatically reverse the changes - i.e. unlocking each...
You could always run some sort of system security monitoring software (i.e. change detection that would include user login information, etc). INTACT (Pedestal Soft) is a real-time product that is reasonably price and would solve your problem.
Food for thought...
Audit files? I personally use Pedestal Software SecurityExpressions for all of my auditing and compliance activities and I have been very pleased with the results. While I normally gravitate towards free software tools, I don't regret paying for SecurityExpressions. It has saved me year after...
Yes, you can push out file permission changes via Pedestal Software SecurityExpressions. It's agentless, easy to use and comprehensive. I've been very pleased with my use of it - though I recommend downloading it before buying it to make sure that it satisfies your needs.
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I think you can accomplish your goal with Pedestal Software SecurityExpressions. It's agentless and offers comprehensive patch management. It also supports Group Policy. I would check out their web site...I pasted the link below. I hope this helps...
Personally, I use Pedestal Software INTACT for real-time monitoring of desktops and workstations. It will notify you of any new software installations in real-time and even allow you to automatically block the installation if you so desire. It's very comprehensive and powerful.
I would...
I found a tool even better than Bindview - and MUCH less expensive. It's Pedestal Software SecurityExpressions. It's an agentless system security software that provides comprehensive auditing of workstations and servers against a system security policy. It has saved me on countless audits! I...
I agree that HIDS is an important tool and that you should always test a commercial product before purchasing it. Personally, I believe that there are much better HIDS tools out there than Tripwire. For instance, Pedestal Software INTACT offers real-time monitoring (as opposed to scheduled...
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