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Device Filter Mac

Device Filter Mac - 1.02

designate/manage device & removable media

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Current Version: 1.02
Release Date: 2008-04-02
License: Update
Downloads (this version): 854
Downloads (all versions): 2,319
Price: $48.78

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Product Description:

In today's computing environments unregulated connectivity can cause a multitude of security, productivity, and policy challenges that consume valuable computer and human resources. Device Filter Mac allows administrators to manage access rights for all devices across an entire enterprise.

Anything from an iPod to portable applications, or a modem connected via Bluetooth can now be effectively controlled to make sure that no unauthorized data transfers or connections take place. The protection can be applied on a user or a workstation basis to establish a secure environment perimeter where all connectivity aspects are properly regulated and logged.

The flexible setup options and enterprise capability of Device Filter Mac provide IT staff with a robust access management tool that safeguards essential data and protects valuable resources.

Connectivity Management

Designate which devices can be used:
  • Media players connected via USB such as iPods, PSPs, or other MP3 players
  • CD / DVD ROMs
  • Modems
  • Hard drives, key chain drives, cameras, or any other peripheral connected via USB or FireWire
Specify how devices connect:
  • USB / FireWire
  • Infrared
  • Bluetooth modem
  • Ethernet
  • Wireless

Configuration Flexibility

  • Create pre-configured installation packages with the Device Filter Mac Assistant for deployment to multiple workstations
  • Assign constraints to filter devices or network connections based on capacity

Security and Control Options

  • Utilize password protection options
  • Assign permanent, temporary, or one-time-only authorizations
  • Enforce capacity restrictions on connected peripherals
  • Monitor and log device use over time and view usage reports
  • Allow one-time device mounting
  • Allow time-limited device access

Seamless Integration Features

  • Manage Device Filter via Apple Remote Desktop (ARD)
  • Utilize command line scripts to integrate Device Filter with any management tool

What's new in this version:

Resolved issue that would cause a machine with Device Filter installed to kernel panic on restart under two conditions: 1) the machine had a build of OS X newer than 10.5.2 9C31 (such as the February 2008 MacBook and MacBook Pros 2) The machine had the Time Machine and AirPort Updates v1.0 Apple software update installed.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9
  • Mac OS X 10.3

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.3 or higher

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