Latest version of privilege management software also includes the industry’s first-ever privileged application control based on download source
MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM and BOSTON, MA: Avecto, the leader in Windows privilege management, has announced the release of Privilege Guard 3.6, the newest version of its award-winning solution. Version 3.6 introduces a number of powerful new features, including a challenge/response capability to easily authorise applications for remote users and the industry’s first-ever application control capability based on download source. Available today, Privilege Guard 3.6 is compatible with the upcoming Windows 8 operating system and provides enterprise control over apps downloaded from the Windows Store.“Enterprises are faced with unparalleled challenges and opportunities, if you consider how new operating systems, in particular Windows 8, can transform an enterprise’s environment and user-driven movements, such as Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD),” said Mark Austin, co-founder and CTO of Avecto. “This rapid speed of change, coupled with a convergence of technologies, puts tremendous pressure on the enterprise to empower users with the flexibility they need to perform their jobs, without compromising network security. At Avecto, it’s our mission to help the enterprise navigate through these market dynamics and ultimately.