Category Archives: Privilege Guard

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Protecting Against Kernel-mode Rootkits with Avecto and McAfee

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Mark Austin

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

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Russell Smith

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

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Kris Zentek

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

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Kris Zentek

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

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Mark Austin

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

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Kris Zentek

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 →

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Enterprise Security and Improved Usability with Privilege Guard 2.8

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Kris Zentek

Today we are very pleased to announce the release of Privilege Guard 2.8. This new version is packed with exciting and innovative new features, which deliver enterprise security enhancements and improved usability. The world’s leading privilege management solution has just … Continue reading →

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Deploying Privilege Guard with NetIQ GPA

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Mark Austin

Avecto Privilege Guard is implemented as a Group Policy Extension, which allows it to integrate seamlessly with solutions that enable advanced management of Group Policy. This includes Microsoft’s Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM), which is part of the Microsoft Desktop … Continue reading →

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Privilege Guard Master Class

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Mark Austin

I often get asked about best practices when configuring Privilege Guard, so I thought I’d take the time to demonstrate some of the flexible ways the product can be used to implement least privilege.   Privilege Guard enables you to cater … Continue reading →