Operations

IT Operations is constantly faced with the request to do more, with fewer resources and at a lower cost. A user with excessive privileges can either deliberately or accidently cause system configuration problems, resulting in downtime and an increase in desktop support costs. Users with admin rights are also free to install software, which can lead to unlicensed software being installed on corporate systems and system stability problems. A user with too few privileges can also be costly to support, as they will require extensive over the shoulder support, due to being in an over-locked state.

Privilege Guard enables flexible desktop lockdown, where users are empowered with the privileges required to perform their job role, while logging on to their desktops with a standard user account.

Gartner states that "a locked and well-managed desktop PC can be 42% less expensive to keep than an unmanaged one". Learn More.