Lock Out Malicious Software and Unauthorized Programs
When a virus, worm, or other type of malicious software hits a network, the standard procedure for remediating the attack is to disable and delete the virus, and then apply the proper Microsoft-supplied Windows patch.
However, infected systems can become so overloaded by a virus that they are unable to apply the required patches and hot fixes. In this situation, IT administrators must remove the system from the network and then manually terminate the virus process and manually clean the infected system. Only then will system activity subside enough to accept the patch. This procedure often involves a physical visit to each infected machine, which can quickly accumulate into hours spent fighting the attack on just one system.
The Lieberman Software Solution
Using patented Access Control List (ACL) management technology called Cratering, User Manager Pro Suite can identify and block malicious software from executing on client systems, rendering it harmless and preventing propagation throughout the enterprise.
Cratering removes the existing default permissions on the virus file and replaces them with a single ACL "Deny" entry set to "Everyone:Full." This locks out all access to everyone, including the operating system. The virus is unable to start and a new infection does not take hold since the disabled virus file cannot be overwritten.
IT administrators can even take the proactive step of using Cratering to insert a series of files with known virus names that are ACL locked-out on all machines. If known malware attempts to infect the system, it will be unable to do so because a locked file has already taken its place.
Other Benefits
Cratering does not apply only to malicious software. It can also prevent any unauthorized applications from running on clients, helping organizations ensure compliance with their own internal IT security policies.
For more information on on how User Manager Pro Suite’s Cratering functionality can help protect your enterprise, please contact an account manager.
