In today's computing environments, the majority of new data is on endpoint devices. These devices are mobile and not always behind your perimeter security. Laptops, smartphones, MP3 players, thumb drives and other portable endpoint devices are especially vulnerable to loss and theft. Through wireless connections, endpoint devices can access networks that might not be secure.

At the same time, many users are not aware of the variety of security risks associated with their devices. Other users struggle to understand, implement, and maintain their security software.

Novell ZENworks 11 SP4 Endpoint Security Management simplifies endpoint security by putting you, not your users, in control of endpoint security. The ZENworks approach is simple: help you protect your network and mobile data by enforcing endpoint security policies that address both known and unknown security risks, whether users are within or beyond the office walls, by enabling you to manage the following endpoint security needs:

• Personal Firewall
  Control access to ports and protocols to protect against hackers, malware, protocol attacks, and more, while keeping security invisible to the end user.
• Wireless Security
  Control when, how, and where users are allowed to connect. Wi-Fi connectivity can be limited to authorized and known access points, can be limited to access points with minimum encryption or signal strength, or can be disabled completely if necessary.
• Data Encryption
  Secure data stored on the endpoint and on removable media by encrypting files so they can only be read by authorized users. Protects sensitive information on lost or stolen mobile computers.
• USB Security
  Prevent intentional or inadvertent transmission of data to removable storage devices. Storage devices can be placed in read-only mode or fully disabled, while the endpoint hard drive and all network drives remain accessible and operational.
• Application Control
  Ensure that only approved applications are run on corporate IT assets. Create black lists or enforce applications, (such as VPN or antivirus) to run prior to network connection.
• Client Self Defense
  Protect the endpoint by ensuring that the Endpoint Security Agent cannot be altered, hacked, or uninstalled.
• Port Control
  Control connectivity through LAN, modem, Bluetooth, infrared, 1394 (Firewire), and serial and parallel ports.
• Scripting
  Run a JScript or VBScript on a device in either the system or user context. Trigger the script according to Endpoint Security Agent actions, location changes, or time periods.

• Use the same server infrastructure, management console, and endpoint client as the other ZENworks 11 products: Asset Management, Configuration Management, Full Disk Encryption, and Patch Management.
• Reduce administrative resource requirements by bringing all endpoints under central policy control regardless of whether they are at work, at home, or on the road.
• Increase security and reduce IT support costs by automatically adjusting security settings (without user involvement) as users move from location to location.
• Combine driver-layer and application-layer security for layered protection against all types of hacker attacks to protect sensitive and valuable data.
• Use a driver-layer stateful firewall to open communication ports for authorized network traffic only, blocks all unwanted intrusions, and completely hides the endpoint from port scans and other attacks to block malicious hackers before they get started.
• Create a complete perimeter around the endpoint by putting the administrator in control of LAN, WLAN, modem, Bluetooth, IRDA, 1394, serial, parallel, and USB communication ports.
• Enable organizations to securely increase productivity through Wi-Fi connectivity by enforcing a complete set of Wi-Fi security controls.
• Protect critical data from loss or theft of the device or by unauthorized transfer to removable storage devices.
• Keep users protected all the time by blocking attempts to change security settings or disable the product—even in safe mode, and even for administrative users.

For additional information about key features and benefits, visit the ZENworks Endpoint Security Management product page.

For ZENworks 11 SP4 system requirements, see ZENworks 11 SP4 System Requirements.