Re: Bit9 - Trust Based Security - Feedback

[Mike Osterman <ostermmg () WHITMAN EDU>]

Ed and Joel,

What was the value proposition of these products over the built in Windows Enterprise AppLocker?

Mike Osterman
IT Security Officer/
Deputy Director, Enterprise Technology
Whitman College
(509) 527-5419

On Jul 16, 2013, at 11:06 AM, Hudson, Edward wrote:

> We use it at the endpoints with great success and ease of deployment. Some initial hesitancy from faculty (who seem 
> hesitant at most things anyway) but works well, low "technical debt" for support.
> Contact me off line if you need further!
> Ed Hudson
> Director, Information Security
> California State University, Office of the Chancellor
> ehudson () calstate edu<mailto:ehudson () calstate edu>
>
> Ed Hudson- sent from my mobile
>
>
> On Jul 16, 2013, at 9:37 AM, "Greg Schmalhofer" <Greg.Schmalhofer () MILLERSVILLE EDU<mailto:Greg.Schmalhofer () 
> MILLERSVILLE EDU>> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have experience with the security software/platform Bit9? It has a different type of approach to security 
> – to permit only known trusted software to run on your systems as opposed to attempting to block software that 
> matches to known “bad” signatures or is otherwise identified as “bad”. I would be glad to hear any experience you 
> have with Bit9, especially with the software installed on servers. Also, would be glad for any info/feedback on any 
> other similar products too. Thanks for any feedback you can provide.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
>
> Greg Schmalhofer
> Information Security Coordinator
> Millersville University