GFI LanGuard is a Good Enterprise Cybersecurity Software
Rating: 9 out of 10
IncentivizedUse Cases and Deployment Scope
It is used by the IT Department in order to give an indication of how vulnerable or "safe" the network is based on the number of existing vulnerabilities that need patching. It is then used to identify which machines are vulnerable and the patches required in order to make that machine safe. We also use it to push updates to all machines where possible and in the event, a push fails, it can be identified and that machine can be manually updated.
Pros
- Install an agent to thoroughly scan machines to discover vulnerabilities.
- Keeps there lists up-to-date with applications outside of windows and lets you know when an update is available.
Cons
- It could be a bit of information overload which some things are shown can become noise. Maybe different levels of "security" for lack of a better term may be better where you have a summary vs detailed level when it comes to rating the vulnerability of the entire network.
- I find I sometimes have issues with PCs on a different network accessed across a VPN where timeouts often occur with very large updates. This aspect can be improved.
Likelihood to Recommend
-To track the vulnerability level of a windows network.
-To push windows and other application updates from a central location.
-Produce reports to highlight work being done to protect a network. In some organizations, you may have to prove for audit reasons you are enforcing policies put into place around cyber-security. This software can help you track work done on an ongoing basis for such purposes.
-To push windows and other application updates from a central location.
-Produce reports to highlight work being done to protect a network. In some organizations, you may have to prove for audit reasons you are enforcing policies put into place around cyber-security. This software can help you track work done on an ongoing basis for such purposes.
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Norman Hazlewood
IT Manager in Information Technology at Caribbean Export Development Agency (11-50 employees)
Vetted Review
5 years of experience