Workstation Hardening
Securing the workstation can be achieved with a minimum of effort. Embrionic specialises in
automated desktop/workstation deployment and as part of this process can provide client lockdown
guidance to meet your specific workstation / laptop roles and application
requirements.
For example, preventing users from saving files locally, installing software
and removing unwanted icons or building an admin configurable only kiosk for use in the
corporate public spaces.
Securing the Desktop Practices
We are perfectly placed to help address all your workstation issues. As a
minimum we recommend the following practices when deploying and securing your
workstations:
Introduce, if you have not done so already, an Acceptable Use Policy for all your users that
outlines the allowed activities and uses of workstations and other information
resources
Workstations should only contain and operate authorised software under the Authorised Software Policy
When a workstation is connected to any portion of the corporate network, it should become subject to your network security policy
All workstations should have anti-virus software installed and regularly updated, preferably with automatic updating enabled
Workstations should have lockout procedures in place which are automatically initiated after a period of inactivity and require the user to authenticate before workstation access is permitted
Embrionic will provide advice and guidance on such deployments and how
Active Directory and
Group Policy can compliment such deployments.
