Category Archives: Privilege Guard

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Privilege Guard 3.0 is here!

I am pleased to announce that version 3.0 is now available for download. This release is the product of many months of development, and is packed with new features and enhancements. Keep an eye on our blog over the coming … Continue reading

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Privilege Guard 3.0 Reporting Pack Preview

Last week I gave you a sneak preview of Privilege Guard 3.0, which will be released at the start of the New Year. We will also be releasing two new add on modules for Privilege Guard, and today I want … Continue reading

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Privilege Guard 3.0 Sneak Peek

As we approach the end of 2011, the Avecto product development team have been busy putting the finishing touches to Privilege Guard 3.0, along with two brand new modules for Privilege Guard – the Privilege Guard Reporting Pack and the … Continue reading

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Protecting Against Kernel-mode Rootkits with Avecto and McAfee

Kernel-mode rootkits install themselves deep inside the operating system. They often use cloaking techniques to hide themselves and other malware to prevent detection or removal. The introduction of kernel patch protection in 64-bit Windows made it more difficult for kernel-mode rootkits … Continue reading

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Assigning admin privileges on Domain Controllers

Active Directory (AD) is the core of a Windows Server network and consists of a database that stores usernames and passwords, plus several technologies that work together to provide security and management services to clients and servers. Domain controllers (DCs) … Continue reading

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Signing policies in Privilege Guard 2.8

Privilege Guard 2.8 introduces the ability to digitally sign policies using a certificate from a PFX file. This ensures that the policies deployed to a client have been published by a trusted source and are genuine. A unique Object Identifier … Continue reading

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Better Application Group Management in Privilege Guard 2.8

In version 2.8 of Privilege Guard we have revamped the application group management to include: – A new application groups view – A choice of application views – Inline filtering and highlighting of applications New Application Groups View You can … Continue reading

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Privilege Guard 2.8 Anti-tamper Protection

Privilege Guard 2.8 is the first privilege management solution to introduce an intelligent anti-tamper mechanism that can protect the Privilege Guard software and configuration settings against modification from elevated processes, while still allowing the solution to be administered by true … Continue reading

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Add Hyperlinks to Messages in Privilege Guard 2.8

New to version 2.8 is the ability to include a hyperlink in the end user messages. This feature further extends the information that the IT department can provide to end users, by offering direct links to intranet portals and online … Continue reading