The Secfix Agent is more than just a monitoring tool! It’s a complete solution to help manage your organization’s security compliance.
How to assign a device to an employee
Precondition: Only an admin can perform these actions.
Step 1: Access the Computers Page
After installing the agent on a device, go to Monitoring > Computers in Secfix.
It may take up to 20 minutes for the device to appear.
Step 2: Assign to an Employee
Click the Owner icon and select the correct employee from the dropdown.
Monitoring key security metrics
In the Computers section, you will see five key security checks for each device:
Password Manager
Hard Drive encryption
Antivirus
Screen lock activation
Last check
These checks are important for meeting security certification requirements and ensuring devices are protected against common threats.
You'll find more information on each check in the following articles:
Monitor agent compliance with automated checks
The Automated Checks page is an essential feature for where you can check gaps in your security compliance.
💡 If an employee belongs to a group that requires the agent's installation but has not done so, the employee will be listed in the check as a resource needing attention.
Monitoring software installation
One of the standout features of the Secfix Agent is its ability to read and monitor the applications installed on devices. This feature is particularly crucial for businesses aiming to comply with ISO 27001:2022 controls, specifically control 8.19 - Installation of software on operational systems. The control mandates that organizations manage software installations on operational systems diligently. This ensures that only approved and licensed software is in use, reducing the risk of unauthorized or malicious software installations that could compromise system integrity and security.
By leveraging the Secfix Agent's capability to read installed applications, businesses can seamlessly monitor and ensure compliance with this control. This not only streamlines the compliance process but also provides an added layer of security by keeping a check on the software ecosystem of the organization's devices.
You can check the list of installed software of each employee by clicking on their name in the Employees section and switching to the Computers tab.
Alternatively, you can check it for per device via Computers page:
Click on the three dots on the device (on the far right)
Click on Installed Apps and extensions from the dropdown menu.