Kaspersky Systems Management

Kaspersky Systems Management: Increase security and reduce complexity with centralized IT management tools.

Unpatched security vulnerabilities in widely used applications are one of the biggest threats to corporate IT security. This threat is exacerbated by the growing complexity of the IT landscape. If you don't know exactly what you have, how can you ensure security?

By centralizing and automating critical security, configuration and management tasks such as vulnerability assessment, patch and update distribution, inventory management and application deployments, IT administrators not only save time but also optimize security measures. Kaspersky Systems Management helps to minimize IT security risks and manage IT complexity. It provides managers with complete control and real-time visibility across a wide range of devices, applications and users from a single screen.

Increase security:

Increase IT security and reduce the burden of routine tasks with timely, automated patching and update processes. Automatic detection and prioritization of vulnerabilities supports greater efficiency and reduces resource strain. Independent tests have shown that Kaspersky Lab provides the most comprehensive automated patch and update coverage in the shortest time.

Control with full visibility:

Complete network visibility from a single console removes the guesswork from administrators and provides a comprehensive view of all applications and devices, including guest devices, entering the network. This enables centralized control of user and device access to corporate data and applications in compliance with IT policies.

Centralized management:

Kaspersky Lab System Management is a managed component of Kaspersky Security Center. Every function is accessed and managed through this centralized console, using consistent, intuitive commands and interfaces to automate routine IT tasks.

Kaspersky Systems Management features include:

• Vulnerability assessment and patch management
• Hardware and software inventory
• Remote software installation and troubleshooting, including remote office coverage
• Deployment of operating systems
• SIEM integration (integration with Security Information and Event Management)
• Role-based access control
• Centralized administration

Precisely, these functions enable companies to manage their IT infrastructure more efficiently, increase security and reduce complexity. This allows them to use their IT resources more effectively and better protect themselves against cyber threats, while simplifying administrative tasks. This helps to increase the overall performance and efficiency of the company.

Features

Vulnerability assessment and patch management

Automated software scans enable rapid detection, prioritization and remediation of security vulnerabilities. Patches and updates can be deployed automatically and quickly for both Microsoft and non-Microsoft software. The administrator is informed about the status of the patch installation. For non-critical corrections, it is possible to postpone them until the end of the working day, even if the computers are switched off. Multicast broadcasting enables local distribution of patches and updates to remote offices, reducing bandwidth requirements.

Hardware and software inventory

Automatic detection, inventory, notification and tracking of hardware and software, including removable media, provides administrators with detailed insight into the devices and assets used on the corporate network. Guest devices can be recognized and provided with Internet access. License control provides insight into the number of nodes and the expiration date. This enables efficient management of resources and licenses within the company.

Flexible operating system and application provisioning

Centralized, easy creation, storage, cloning and deployment of optimally secured system images. Deployment can be carried out after hours via Wake-on-LAN, ensuring flexibility. Post-installation editing is also possible to allow customization to specific requirements. UEFI support helps to ensure that modern hardware can be easily managed and deployed.

Software distribution

Software distribution is done remotely and can be controlled from a single console. Over 100 popular applications identified through the Kaspersky Security Network can be installed automatically, even outside working hours if required. Remote troubleshooting is fully supported and provides enhanced security through user rights and session logs/audits. By using multicast technology for local software distribution, data traffic costs to remote offices can be saved. This facilitates efficient and secure software management across the organization.

SIEM integration

Integrate seamlessly with leading SIEM systems such as IBM® QRadar® and HP ArcSight to perform direct reporting and event broadcasts. Collect logs and other security-related data for analysis, minimizing the workload and tools for administrators while simplifying enterprise-level reporting. This enables better monitoring and analysis of security events in real time.

Role-based access control

Differentiate administrative roles and responsibilities in complex networks. Customize the console view according to role and rights. This feature makes it possible to control access to system management according to the specific roles and responsibilities of administrators and ensure that only authorized persons can access certain functions and information.

Centralized administration

An integrated administration console, Kaspersky Security Center, supports the management of system security for desktop, mobile and virtual endpoints across the network via a single interface. This centralized management unit facilitates the monitoring and control of security policies and measures across the organization, helping to simplify management tasks and increase efficiency.