How To Block EXE Files In Group Policy (& Other Methods!)
In today’s digital landscape, safeguarding your organization’s network from unauthorized applications is paramount. One effective strategy is blocking executable (.exe)…
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The CurrentWare Suite provides critical security controls for protecting your network, endpoints, and sensitive data against a variety of high-risk activities.
Control who can use portable storage devices and set security policies to limit what devices are allowed. Monitor data transfers to removable media and network storage devices to ensure that your data security policies are being followed.
Protect sensitive data against the risks of cloud file sharing sites. Block cloud storage sites/apps, restrict uploads/downloads, and monitor file transfers for high-risk or anomalous activity.
Monitor employee computer usage for signs of insider threats. Track file transfers, web browsing, app use, and login/logout times for high-risk, anomalous, or inappropriate activity. Receive automated alerts straight to your inbox when specific events occur.
Go beyond simply blocking unauthorized devices; ensure optimal data protection with your trusted devices, too. Block file transfers to portable storage devices based on file extension and file name.
Use the File Filter to prevent the uploading and downloading of specific files such as EXEs.
Block unused TCP/UDP ports to reduce the attack surface of your network. Improve data protection by mitigating the threat of data leakage over FTP, SFTP, IRC, and other high-risk network ports.
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35% of data breaches from 2023-2024 involved internal actors such as employees 1
Without an endpoint security software in place your next data breach may come from a trusted employee.
The global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was USD 4.45 million 2
Due to the cost of remediation, legal fines & threat responses even larger organizations can be devastated by an attack.
68% of respondents experienced recent endpoint attacks that compromised assets 3
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