Users can manipulate the desktop, install software, change settings, and download potentially harmful files from the Internet!
A simple reboot of the computer restores it back to the administrator's pre-defined pristine configuration. MacShield simply wipe the session changes free... leaving the computer like new.
The resulting affects of Centurion's "Instant Restore" software are many fold:
- Improved efficiency levels
- Technology implementation and maintenance
- Improved user experience
- Eliminates obstacles to Initiate technology in learning
- Ability to maintain a corporate desktop environment with standardization
- Ability to limit liability related to unknown user practices
SmartShield for Mac Benefits:
Minimize computer maintenance: - The need to spend a great deal of time restoring systems affected by changes, deletions and downloads is eliminated.
Provide a consistent configuration: - System changes are eliminated upon reboot, unless saved to the Persistent Storage space, so the original configuration remains constant.
Mount and Un-mount Persistent Storage Partitions: - Easy to create and easy removal through password protection.
Backward Compatible: - Works with most Apple Operating Systems from 10.3 to 10.4.
Unrestricted access: - Users are free to explore the entire system without permanently committing changes even with root and administrator privileges.
Protect Multiple Hard Drives: - Easy selection of hard drives to be protected during installation with a point and click.
Stealth Mode: - Provides undetectable protection and eliminates attempts to bypass or negate security.
Password Protected: - Three levels of password protection with different administrative rights. Password protection has never been breached providing an environment that can be trusted to protect your investment.
Intuitive Interface: - Easy to manage one Interface across different Apple OS which follow Apple's UI Guidelines making it easy to learn and use.
Easy installation and administration: - Standard Apple Installer is utilized. - SmartShield for Mac can be deployed and controlled via Apple Remote Desktop (ARD).
Workstation Recovery: - Using SmartShield for Mac insures 100% recovery on reboot.
User Profiles: - User profile can be persistent allowing you to retain your desktop themes and colors. This provides no special save to locations on the hard drive. At the same time it restricts the next user at this computer from seeing your documents, emails web browser bookmarks, etc. that where saved by you.
Work with Parallels: - Lets the user run both Mac and Windows at the same time while still protecting your computer.
Works with Boot Camp: - Does require both SmartShield for Mac for the Mac and CornerStone for Windows to provide complete computer protection while operating in either OS environment.