NetIQ Secure Configuration Manager helps you to proactively enforce security configuration policy across critical systems in evolving IT environments. This product allows you to automatically discover assets in your enterprise, organize and map the network topology, and deploy agents as needed to assess your protection levels.

• Data Protection
  Secure Configuration Manager helps you to create an automated, continuous process for implementing the proven security controls you need to improve the security of your IT infrastructure.
• Multiple Regulatory Mandate Handling
  Secure Configuration Manager helps you to accelerate and demonstrate regulatory compliance by automating the assessment of your system configurations in light of the latest regulatory requirements and security best practices.
• IT Risk Management
  Secure Configuration Manager has powerful risk management and reporting capabilities that help you to provide a more flexible and agile environment, while still enforcing the controls needed for regulatory and policy compliance.
• Cost-effective Compliance Management Solution
  Secure Configuration Manager's automated approach helps you to comply with multiple regulations and policies and ensure information security while keeping an eye on the bottom line.
• Support for Complex and Distributed IT Environments
  Secure Configuration Manager provides support for mixed environments composed of multiple servers, operating systems, and network devices.
• PCI DSS Compliance
  Secure Configuration Manager helps you achieve PCI DSS compliance and safeguards your business against security breaches.

For more information about Secure Configuration Manager features, see Secure Configuration Manager Features.

System Requirements

For the most recent information about system requirements, see the Secure Configuration Manager Installation Guide on the Secure Configuration Manager Documentation Web site.

Downloading Secure Configuration Manager

You can download Secure Configuration Manager and Secure Configuration Manager Agents from the following locations:

If you are downloading Secure Configuration Manager for the first time:

• NetIQ's Electronic Software Distribution Service: Download Secure Configuration Manager and the required agents and components.
• Free Trial Download: Download a free trial version of Secure Configuration Manager from this page.

If you are already using have Secure Configuration Manager and want to upgrade:

• Product Upgrades: Download the latest major version of Secure Configuration Manager from this page.
• Service Packs: Download the latest service pack available for your version of Secure Configuration Manager from this page.
• Hotfixes: Download the latest hotfix pack available for your version of Secure Configuration Manager from this page.

For complete installation instructions, see the Secure Configuration Manager Installation Guide on the Secure Configuration Manager Documentation Web site.

For the list of known issues, see the Release Notes on the Secure Configuration Manager Documentation Web site.