VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Faronics, a global leader in simplifying, securing and managing
multi-user computer environments, has released a new version of Faronics
Anti-Executable, the company’s flagship application control tool that
ensures endpoint security by only permitting approved executables to run
on a workstation or server. The new release simplifies application
control in the face of increasing attacks via social networking
websites, and comes as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to
providing the most comprehensive layered security suite on the market.
Organizations today are faced with a struggle against ever-complex
security threats that standalone solutions can no longer mitigate. While
many anti-virus tools offer protection against known spyware and
malware, they require extensive staff resources for definition file
updates and patches. With vast amounts of new malware emerging every day
and the onset of highly-targeted email scams, these definitions simply
cannot keep up with this rate of growth – leaving corporate networks
exposed to zero-day attacks, mutating viruses or the installation of
unlicensed software as a result.
Faronics Anti-Executable allows only approved applications to install
and execute by creating a centralized control list that blocks
unauthorized executables from infecting machines or causing system
degradation. The control list then enables enterprise-wide policies to
be set and managed through specific user groups, eliminating the
time-consuming process of updating each workstation on a per user basis.
“Many of today’s security approaches have become virtually ineffective,
as they continue to be based on the same old technologies that are often
ill-equipped to protect against emerging threats,” said
Dmitry Shesterin, VP, product management at Faronics. “In this age of
social networking, employees can inadvertently pose a serious security
risk simply by clicking a link from a ‘trusted’ Facebook friend or
LinkedIn connection, for instance. With today’s cybercriminals able to
bypass so many conventional defenses, managing IT security has never
been more difficult. As such, the only way to ensure total protection of
the corporate network is to introduce layered security policies that can
adapt in line with the evolving threat landscape.”
Key features and end-user benefits of the new release include:
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Enhanced security. Confidential data is protected from exposure
to malicious third parties using keyloggers and spyware to access the
corporate network. Zero-day, targeted attacks and mutating viruses are
combated through application control lists without the need for
constant definition updates -
Flexibility. Centralized control of applications and
policy-based user groups make it easier for administrators to create
and maintain lists of approved executables -
Lower costs. By preventing system degradation from unlicensed
software, Anti-Executable 5.0 reduces the amount of time that IT teams
spend on troubleshooting employee workstations. The lifespan of
hardware is maximized by ensuring efficient performance. Systems and
bandwidth integrity is preserved -
Productivity. Full system availability is preserved through
prevention of performance degradation and the running of unauthorized
applications and malware. Employee productivity is increased by
removing distracting applications from their computers
“Preventing unauthorized programs from wreaking havoc on a corporate
network is a mission-critical task – and with that in mind, a key
component of Anti-Executable 5.0 is the introduction of application
control lists, which act as a safety net should malware slip past other
security tools,” continued Shesterin. “At Faronics, we have always
recommended a layered approach to security that combines Faronics
Anti-Virus with the instant system restore solution Deep Freeze, as well
as Faronics Anti-Executable. In support of this, we are constantly
innovating to ensure that customers get the most up-to-date, robust
protection to minimize the financial costs and reputational damage of
failed security.”
Faronics Anti-Executable 5.0 is available now, and further details can
be found here: http://www.faronics.com/assets/AE5-0_V1_Datasheet_EN.pdf
About Faronics:
With a well-established record of helping businesses manage, simplify,
and secure their IT infrastructure, Faronics makes it possible to do
more with less by maximizing the value of existing technology. Faronics
is the only endpoint security software vendor to offer a comprehensive
layered security solution consisting of anti-virus, application
whitelisting, and instant system restore protection. Incorporated in
1996, Faronics has offices in the USA, Canada and the UK, as well as a
global network of channel partners. Our solutions are deployed in over
150 countries worldwide, and are helping more than 30,000 organisations.
For more information visit www.faronics.com.
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