Another good example is normally, a typical user may be able to execute malicious Java executables. Being a researcher, I keep programs that can normally be deemed dangerous. I deliberately put a java executable within a webpage on my test server and tried to access the page so the executable would execute and load. Faronics once again performed flawlessly and above reproach stopping the file from executing. Excellent!
Faronics can automatically create a workstation’s white list, examining programs that are considered safe to run. The administrator can import the white list as necessary or choose to use multiple white lists. After looking at the loading and checking the program, I was able to look at Faronics' excellent log for any unauthorized installation attempts. This is an awesome feature that lets you know who is trying to install programs.
A recent article I published gave details on group policies in Active Directory that could help to prevent the running of programs. This form of enforcement can be complex and hard to setup. Faronics makes your life easy as an administrator. You can use this top notch software as a compliment to the aforesaid Active Directory policy.
No matter how you educate your users, it seems you are always challenged by a user wanting to download software to their workstation. Regardless of your type of business, Faronics Anti Executable is an excellent program in your arsenal of protection software.
With the recent release of Faronics Anti Executable 3.3, the features are improved to include -
Anti-Executable Maintenance Mode which will temporarily disable the Anti-Executable software while sofware updates for the operating system, applications or even new software is installed. Anti Executable will then look at these new programs and applications making whitelisting easier than ever.
Automatic whitelisting is now available making maintenance easier. The system admin only needs to check a box and have Anti Executable scan for changes.
Anti Executable now supports Microsoft Windows Server 2008 in both a 32 bit and 64 bit environment. This support for cutting edge operating systems should be commended. Now with Active Task Compliance, workstations that are not available will hold their new settings.
Read Bright Hub's reviews of other products from Faronics: Deep Freeze and Power Save.