Elevating Software Update

by Mary Rose 27. August 2010 10:53

Posted on FireFox's Support Forum

I wanted to suggest having the built-in Software Update as a separate executable from the browser (but still integrated) so that it can be elevated without elevating the whole browser. Not only would this be great for Windows 7 (and Vista) with UAC, but for privilege management software, like Viewfinity Privilege Management or BeyondTrust PowerBroker for Desktops, which allow you to create policies to elevate software that need admin privileges for installation or other admin tasks.

http://www.viewfinity.com/Products/PrivilegeManagement/

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Migrating to Windows 7 and Thinking About Locking Down Your Desktops?

by Mary Rose 17. August 2010 15:13

Most IT professionals are looking to take advantage of the Windows 7 desktop refresh as an opportunity to move to a least privileges environment to secure and gain better control of its PCs. With this change, however, legacy applications and routine Windows desktops tasks that require administrative rights will need to be considered. Rather than locking down 90% of desktops and leaving the remaining 10% unprotected because these end users need administrative rights to perform their job, IT professionals can use Viewfinity Privilege Management to elevate privileges as needed.

Viewfinity offers enhanced flexibility and control for managing administrator rights for locked down computers. You have the ability to control who and what applications should get administrative rights to run:

  • Applications requiring administrative rights to execute
  • Active X installations
  • Windows Administrative functions (updating the system clock, disk defragmentation, etc.)
  • Application Blocking/Whitelisting 
  • Click here for more details: http://www.viewfinity.com/Products/PrivilegeManagement/Win7-Refresh.aspx

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    Viewfinity provides privilege management and application control for desktops, laptops and servers, empowering enterprises to meet compliance mandates, reduce security risks, and lower IT costs. Many enterprises are implementing least privileges to add a solid layer of defense for desktop environments, further protecting against malware and Advanced Persistent Threats. Viewfinity allows IT Administrators to create and enforce default-deny and elevated permission policies for endpoint access to applications and desktop functions by controlling user rights for desktops and mobile laptop/netbook users. For more information, visit www.viewfinity.com.

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