Services Offered
GFI OneGuard is a platform software that integrates numerous services into one product. These services act as a virtual toolkit for system administrators, enabling them to perform a number of tasks remotely. These features give administrators the ability to monitor the health and stability of their networks and optimize server and workstation configurations to improve performance. Any or all of these services may be deployed in a flexible and scalable manner that best suits the unique business needs of small and medium-size businesses.
The Asset TrackingAn inventory of the software and hardware installed in the network. service is available to all GFI OneGuard customers. It is not a paid service and is available even if a GFI OneGuard subscription is not renewed. The other services can be purchased separately.
The current version of GFI OneGuard provides the following services:
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Asset Tracking |
This service makes an inventory of all network devices running a Windows operating system, listing hardware specifications for each device found and the installed software. When the network is scanned through the Asset Tracking service, IT staff can get a real-time view of hardware and key software status using the management console. DevicesMachines connected to a network that have been discovered by GFI OneGuard. can be monitored from any location using a normal web browser. |
| Antivirus | Keep your network devices free from malware and viruses by using the GFI OneGuard AntivirusA software countermeasure that detects malware installed on a computer without the user's knowledge. service which is powered by Kaspersky Lab. It provides a very powerful endpoint protection solution that can handle malware attacks that try to hijack the device and also has a very powerful disinfection engine. It is important that companies block such intrusion points in the network, checking all devices for malicious activity. If a malicious code is found running then this is deleted or blocked based on actions defined by the GFI OneGuard administrator. |
| Patch Management |
Through the Patch Management service, GFI OneGuard assists administrators to deploy patches for software installed on different devices within the network. Manually patching each and every machine can be cumbersome and using one tool to do the job makes it much easier. All software has vulnerabilities and vendors release patches when such vulnerabilities or bugs are found. When doing so, software vendors also disclose the issues that have been fixed. Hackers make use of disclosed information to create malicious programs that attack these vulnerabilities, knowing that many organizations do not patch their software. Malicious code is generally distributed via downloads; this is why it's important that organizations always have all software updated to the latest version and also install the latest patches available. GFI OneGuard provides a single console where all the patch information can be automatically identified and deployed with a single click. |
| EndPoint Control |
Control access to portable devices using the EndPoint ControlService used by GFI OneGuard to control access to devices. agentA GFI OneGuard component that runs as a background service on target devices and handles the deployment of patches, service packs and software updates. of GFI OneGuard. EndPoint Control policies allow a granular control of what category of devices can be accessed by different group of users. The service also can enable encryptionEncryption is the conversion of standard data into ciphertext with the aim to protect the confidentiality of data stored making it unreadable to third-parties, but available for those authorized to decode it with the correct key. to be available in all USB devices as well as content awareness and file type control. |