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1 Introduction
GFI LanGuard is a patch management and network auditing solution that enables you to easily
manage and maintain end-point protection across devices within your LAN. It acts as a virtual security
consultant that offers Patch Management, Vulnerability Assessment and Network Auditing support for
Windows
®
and MAC computers. GFI LanGuard achieves LAN protection through:
Identification of system and network weaknesses via a comprehensive vulnerability checks data-
base. This includes tests based on OVAL, CVE and SANS Top 20 vulnerability assessment guidelines
Auditing of all hardware and software assets on your network, enabling you to create a detailed
inventory of assets. This goes as far as enumerating installed applications as well as devices con-
nected on your network
Automatic download and remote installation of service packs and patches for Microsoft
®
Windows
and MAC operating systems as well as third party products
Automatic un–installation of unauthorized software.
Topics in this chapter:
1.1 How GFI LanGuard works 16
1.2 How GFI LanGuard Agents work 17
1.3 How GFI LanGuard Relay Agents work 17
1.4 GFI LanGuard Components 17
1.5 About this guide 18
1.1 How GFI LanGuard works
Figure 1: How GFI LanGuard works