HALO for IT Departments

IT Departments need tools to manage their organizations. Monitoring, remote access, backup, patching, management, ticketing, anti-virus and power management are just a few of the tools available to you using our H.A.L.O. software.

Backup and Disaster Recovery

HALO Backup and Disaster Recovery (BU/DR) provides real-time automated disk backup, disk imaging, file level backup and bare-metal restore for Windows servers and workstations.

Automation, superior performance, ease of use and security are the cornerstone features of HALO’s Backup and Disaster Recovery. Unlike conventional file-based back-up products, HALO BU/DR creates an image of the entire system state, including operating system, user settings, applications and data.  Applications and servers are always available since the backup process does not require system downtime.

Once a backup is created, Offsite Replication ensures that image and folder backups are immediately and automatically transferred and stored safely away from the business location. This process is completely automated and eliminates the need for a person to remember to take backup media, such as tapes, home or drop them off at a location for storage.

Data can be recovered quickly and easily with HALO Backup and Disaster Recovery.  Whether it is a simple need to recover a few files, restore a system from a crash or recover systems from bare-metal in the event of a disaster, HALO BU/DR provides you with the most comprehensive, reliable, and cost effective server and workstation protection. 

Fully Automated Real-Time Backup

• No user intervention required

• No system downtime required

• Schedule full and incremental imaging

• Schedule folder and file backups

• All processes are automated and occur when scheduled

Complete Disk Imaging

• Sector level backup

• Multiple partitions

• Full and incremental images provides for granular restoration points and reduced file size transfer for offsite replication

• Complete data protection all programs, settings, configuration, system and user data

Fully Automated Offsite Replication

• Scheduled time periods

• Occurs automatically without user intervention

• No downtime required

• No tapes or other media to transport

Fast and Easy Recovery

• Granular date selection for recovery

• Remotely mount drive volumes

• Complete system image restoration

• Drag and drop restoration of folder and files

• Bare-metal image restoration

• Minimizes downtime

Flexible Configuration and Control

• Configure globally, by group, OS type, etc.

• Granular by server or workstation

• Scheduled and unattended backup and file restoration

• Remote and automated deployment

• No need to physically visit the server or workstation or customer site

• No additional software is required

• Onsite NAS device is required

HALO Endpoint Security

HALO Endpoint Security (HES), a powerful and proven addition to the HALO IT Framework, provides an essential security protection component. By incorporating reactive antivirus and spyware detection with the latest proactive technologies, you are able to include effective protection against malicious programs ensuring not only anti-virus protection but protection from unknown threats.

HALO Endpoint Security - Benefits

• Complete integrated solution that provides security protection for desktops, notebooks, and file servers

• Central administration of all features, including updates, and scheduling

• Reduced costs and purchasing requirements

• Easy to use protection – install and forget

• Quality proven by all major antivirus certifications (VB100%, ICSA, West Coast Labs Checkmark)

• Improved virus detection based on better heuristics and NTFS data streams scanning

• Unique automatic threat-removal anti-spyware engine

• Resident shield with on-access scanning

HALO Patch Management

HALO provides fast, easy and reliable Patch Management to keep your servers, workstations and remote computers up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates.

HALO Patch Management Software provides automatic discovery of all missing patches and updates. As an administrator you’ll have the ability to automate the entire patch scan process including scheduling when each machine is scanned and what patches and or updates have been approved for installation. The scan results for each computer are stored for later use on the HALO server. From the Web user interface, you can view the complete patch history for each machine including missing patches and patches that have been successfully applied.

You can easily automate the deployment and installation of patches and updates on a predefined and recurring schedule without any administrator intervention what so ever. Once the initial scans are completed you can quickly review the results for each machine and decide if, when and how each missing patch or update will be applied.

HALO Patch Management Software can be deployed in minutes. The application is very easy to use. It can be accessed from anywhere and does not require special servers or reconfiguration of you existing computing infrastructure. Start getting your computers up-to-date and secure today!

Key Features:

• Complete Automation for Patch Discovery and Deployment Patch

• Location, Deployment Method and Parameter Control Reliable and up-to-date Patch Database

• Complete Rollback

• Comprehensive History and Reporting

• Easy to Use

• Rapid Deployment

Patch Management Features

IT Administrators know that when their network is at risk, their organization is at risk. It is a daunting task to keep up with and apply security updates within the IT infrastructure. Especially if the networks span multiple locations, include multiple domains, traverse multiple firewalls, and include remote and home users.

Patch management is also not just scanning and applying patches. Often times patches need to be deployed in a test environment undergo an approval process or require multiple steps to deploy. For example, SQL server patches. HALO provides the tools and infrastructure to enforce policies and to easily address the complexities of security patch deployment.

From simple fully automated patch deployment to script based automation for a customized deployment, HALO delivers a secure and comprehensive enterprise class automated patch management solution to help keep security holes closed with a click of the mouse. HALO Patch Management provides IT Administrators and managed service providers with the tools they need to be successful and keep their organization running securely.

Automatic and Recurring Patch Scans

• Scheduled or ad hoc

• By time, computer, group or user defined collections of computers

• Scans networks for installed and missing security patches regardless of the size of the environment

• Automates the tedious process of researching

• Detects vulnerability

• Identifies which patches are installed and date installed

• Determines which patches are needed

• Monitors and maintains patch compliance throughout your entire enterprise

HALO Agent Technology

• Does not require multiple patch servers

• Ensures that all systems are protected, even remote users on laptops and workstations

• Implement across entire network, not just servers

• Always know what patches and security holes reside on each user’s system

Patch Approval

• Approve or deny selected patches

• Select by user defined computer collections

Automated Patch Deployment

• Scheduled by time, computer, group or user defined collections of computers

• Simultaneously deploy all required patches

• Across operating systems

• Support for Windows 2003, 2000 , NT, XP, 98 and 95

• Single rollout strategy and policy enforcement

• Maximize uptime

Interactive Patch Management

• Select to deploy by Patch or Computer

• Select individual computers, groups or user defined collections of computers

• Ad hoc simultaneous deployment of selected patches

• Across operating systems

• Across locations

Easy and Fast Deployment

• Up and running in minutes

• The HALO server automatically installs needed software components transparently

• Easy Administration of users and policies

Flexible Configuration

• Patch file location

• Patch file parameters

• Reboot actions and notifications

• By computer, group or user defined collections of computers

• Saves bandwidth

• Security and policy control

Comprehensive Reports

• Graphical with Drill Down

• User defined

• Scheduled

• E mail notification

• Export to HTML, Excel or Word

• Patch Management

• Reports Fully

• Automated Deployment

• Patch Management History

• Automatic Recurring Scans

• Interactive Patch Management

HALO Computer Audit and Discovery

HALO provides a fast, accurate and up to date Audit and Discovery of your entire computing infrastructure. Get a complete and comprehensive software and hardware inventory delivered right to your desktop automatically.

HALO Computer Audit and Discovery provides automatic audits of your servers, workstations and remote computers. Flexible scheduling provides the administrator with full control to completely automate the entire process. The audit results from each computer are returned to and stored on the HALO server. From the Web user interface, you can instantly view the complete inventory of all networked devices including workstations, servers and mobile devices. Data views are customizable and user defined fields can be added to the system information. All reports can be saved with various options for reuse and can be exported to HTML, Microsoft Word or Excel. In addition, all reports can be scheduled for automatic distribution to multiple recipients.

HALO’s Computer Audit and Discovery program can be deployed in minutes. The application is very easy to use. It can be accessed from anywhere and does not require special servers or reconfiguration of your existing computing infrastructure. Start getting your accurate and up to date hardware and software inventory today!

Key Features

• Complete Automation of Computer Inventory and Audits Customizable Inventory Data Views

• Accurate, up to date Computer Software  and Hardware Inventory

• Track and Report Inventory Changes

• User Defined Fields

• Customized Detailed Inventory / Audit Reporting

• Easy to Use

• Rapid Deployment

System Inventory and Audit Features

To get to the root of problems and provide solutions quickly and efficiently, IT managers need a complete hardware inventory and software inventory of the servers, workstations, mobile computers and software on their networks. This task gets increasing difficult as the network expands beyond the walls of the organization to multiple locations including employee homes.

The HALO web based, integrated IT software suite delivers a complete and comprehensive hardware inventory and software inventory right to your fingertips. Automatic recurring computer audits keep inventory up to date and accurate at all times. Using only a Web browser, IT managers can quickly access the computer inventory information needed to manage the network efficiently.

Complete PC Inventory and Configuration

• Workstations, Laptops, Servers

• Location independent

• LAN, WAN, Mobile and Remote Users behind NAT and Firewalls

• All hardware

  • CPUs, PCI cards, memory and drives with user notes

• All installed software:

  • Licenses, version numbers, path and description

• System information from DMI and SMBIOS including:

  • PC make, model, serial number, mother board type

  • Over 40 other detailed configuration items

• OS information, version number and service pack

• Inventory of internal and external network links

• Current network settings including

  • Local, WAN and gateway IP addresses

  • DNS, WINS, DHCP, and MAC address

• CPU, RAM and Disk Volume details

• Printers, local and network

• User defined fields to capture additional system information

Rapid and Easy Deployment

• Deploy in minutes without physically visiting a computer

• No impact on users

• No downtime

Automatic Baseline and Scheduled Computer Audits

• Up to date and accurate inventories

• Applications and drivers are all at the most up to date version

• Close security holes

• Reduce interoperability issues

• Transparent to the user

Centralized Inventory Repository

• Complete hardware and software profile is stored on the server

• Inventory data is always available

• Complete computer summary on one screen

• Pinpoint failures by manufacturer and model

• Software License Compliance

• Reduce multiple on site visits caused by not having the right components

Comprehensive Inventory and Audit Reports

• User defined

• Scheduled

• E mail notification

• Export to HTML, Excel or Word

• Automatic Recurring Audits

• Complete and up to date Inventory

Cross Platform Support (PC and Mac)

The HALO agent (PC and Mac) provides a non intrusive, non evasive and seamless Operating System service addition. This light-weight agent initiates all communications back to the server. It is responsible for communicating system information and status back to the server and for executing.

HALO does not need any input ports opened on client machines. This lets the agent do its job in any network configuration without introducing susceptibility to inbound port probes or new network attacks. Communication between the components is secure from all perspectives. HALO protects against man-in-the-middle attacks by encrypting all communications between the agent and server with full 256-bit RC4 encryption protecting all sessions. The keys roll every session and passwords are never exposed. The HALO MSPE fully automates all key management, eliminating human error induced security breaches.

Architecturally designed for maximum scalability, the HALO Mac Agent broadens your endpoint management capabilities by extending the power of the HALO IT Automation Framework. Utilize a single integrated platform to automate, manage and remotely control all PCs and Macs on the network directly from your Internet Explorer™ Browser. With support for Mac OS X, a UNIX operating system, the HALO Mac Agent represents the first of many upcoming Agent releases such as Linux and mobility device support.

HALO Cross Platform - Benefits

• Extend IT automation service capabilities with cross platform support

• Remotely manage and control Mac’s using Internet Explorer™ browser

• Runs on Mac OS X V10.3 and up

• Support for Intel and Power PC platforms

• Simple Agent installation through single .exe

• Automation support for:

  • Hardware & Software Audits

  • Scripts

  • Remote Control via K-VNC

  • FTP

  • Password Reset

  • Task Manager

HALO Remote Desktop Management

HALO’s Remote Control Software provides easy, fast and secure Remote Desktop Management of your entire computing infrastructure from anywhere. With our remote control software you’ll no longer have to struggle to figure out how you’re going to find that laptop in the field, and you’ll never have to change your firewall settings in order to gain access to computers behind a NAT or gateway.

HALO Remote Desktop Management provides the tools needed for secure remote access to all of your managed computers. Administrators have complete control over the remote control functions including passwords, notification method, screen mode and control level. In addition administrators can grant end users the ability to access their machines remotely. Each end user also has the capability of optionally blocking remote control access to their computer systems.  Administrators also have the ability to manage remote computers that are not part of their managed infrastructure thru video streaming and can also utilize the video streaming feature for training sessions or to a handle a quick support call.

HALO Remote Desktop Management features maximum security using 256 bit RC4 encryption for all sessions. This security enables a secure FTP environment with standard Explorer drag and drop file transfer capabilities between the host and client. In addition, there is secure online Chat that can be used exclusively between the end users and support personnel. Secure Broadcast Messaging from administrators to all or select computers are also provided.

HALO Remote Desktop Management can be deployed in minutes. The application is very easy to use. It can be accessed from anywhere and does not require special servers or reconfiguration of you existing computing infrastructure. Gain remote access to your entire computing infrastructure, increase your productivity and stop the running around today!

Key Features

• Firewall and NAT Friendly

• Access from Anywhere

• Configurable Client

• Secure FTP

• Secure Online Chat

• Video Streaming for Remote Training and Support

• Available to Administrators and End Users

• Maximum Security using 256 bit RC4 Encryption

• HIPAA Compliant

• Easy to Use

• Rapid Deployment

• Remote Desktop Management

PC Remote Control Solutions Features

To increase productivity and responsiveness, IT Managers and users need to access servers, workstations and mobile computers securely and quickly. The HALO Web based, integrated IT application delivers a complete, fast and secure remote access and pc remote control solution for you and your users even behind firewalls and NAT.

Using only a Web browser, IT managers, managed service providers and end users can quickly and securely access their computers from anywhere. With HALO, you have the tools, flexibility and information you need to be successful.

Access Computers from Anywhere with a Standard Web Browser

• Administrators and employee users can access host computers from any Web browser

• No additional infrastructure or IT resources are required

• No software installation on your servers

Save Time, Increase Productivity and ROI

• Remote control included for all computers with no added cost Provide remote training and troubleshooting

• Improve response time

• Reduce travel

Easy and Fast Deployment

• Up and running in minutes

• HALO server automatically installs needed remote control software components transparently

• Easy administration of users and policies

• Administrators and employee users can access host computers from any Web browser

Transfer Files Between Local and Remote Computers

• Access computers behind gateways NAT without port mapping

• Simple Windows drag and drop interface

Firewall Friendly

• HALO leverages Web based screen sharing technology to work with your existing firewall and Internet infrastructure

• No ports to change or open

• No configuration of IP addresses

• No extra hardware or software to deploy

• Access computers behind gateways

• NAT without port mapping

Maximum Security

• Protected against man in the middle attacks

• All communications between the host and local connection encrypted 256-bit RC4 using a key that rolls at least once per day

• No open ports on the client side

• No plain text data packets passing over the network

• Nothing available for an attacker to exploit

• Systems and data are secure when using HALO as your remote access solution

Flexible Configuration and Control

• Use with existing remote control programs:

  • WinVNC, pcAnywhere, RAdmin and Terminal Server

• Mix and match the right tool to the task

• Password protected

• View only, user notification and video options

• Configure on a per computer basis

• Remote Control for Any Computer

• Video Streaming with Any Computer

• Flexible Configuration

HALO Network Monitoring / Alerts

HALO’s Network and Computer Monitoring Software gives IT professionals the ability to monitor what is going on with their network so they can stop or eliminate problems before they occur.

Easily configure the monitoring software to instantly notify you when critical servers go down, a user alters their configuration, disk space reaches a certain level, or a possible security threat occurs.

HALO’s Network and Computer Monitoring software provides an easy and effective method to implement and enforce access policies throughout the entire computing infrastructure. Define and enforce policies for file access, network access and application blocking with a few mouse clicks.  You can also proactively monitor all of the servers, workstations and remote computers. Monitor Windows Event Logs for specific conditions and codes and customize the alerts based on each event.

HALO’s Network and Computer Monitoring can be deployed in minutes. The application is very easy to use. It can be accessed from anywhere and does not require special servers or reconfiguration of your existing computing infrastructure. Down time is not acceptable - Keep your computing infrastructure running and your users productive with HALO!

Key Features of HALO’s Network / Computer Monitoring Software:

• System / Network Monitoring

• Windows Event Monitoring

• Customizable Alerts

• Remote Task Manager Access

• HALO Network  Watch Discovery

• File, Application and Network Policy Enforcement

• Comprehensive Log and Alert Reporting

• Easy to Use

• Rapid Deployment

HALO Network Monitoring / Alerts Features

IT Administrators need to know what is going on with the systems on their networks. Proactive monitoring of servers, workstations, remote computers, Windows Event Logs and applications are critical to security, network performance and the overall operations of the organization. Down time is not acceptable.

The HALO Integrated IT Software Suite provides proactive, user defined monitoring with instant notification of problems or changes. Receive a system alert when critical servers go down, users alter their configuration or a possible security threat occurs. HALO provides IT Administrators and service providers the tools they need to proactively manage their systems and keep the organization running.

User Defined Monitoring and Instant Alerts

• Monitor the Windows Event log

• Alert on hardware and software changes

• Alert on specific file changes and protection violations

• Know if disk space is running low on computers

• Monitor computer online/offline status

  • Know if a server goes down

  • Know when traveling users with notebooks connect

• Alert message and recipient configuration

Automated LAN Discovery

• Automatically discover all devices on the network

• LAN Monitoring Alerts when new devices are detected

• Easily view all known and unknown devices

Easy and Fast Deployment

• Up and running in minutes

• No software to install

• Easy administration of users and policies

Comprehensive Reports

• User defined

• Scheduled

• E mail notification

• Export to HTML, Microsoft Word or Excel

• Define Alerts

• HALO LAN Watch

• Detailed Log Reporting

HALO Help Desk

HALO Help Desk is a comprehensive integrated help desk and trouble ticketing system that helps IT professionals easily manage user’s expectations by providing IT support personnel with the tools they need to resolve issues quickly. Users and support personnel can interact in real time to report, diagnose and resolve issues without ever having to physically visit the desktop.

HALO’s Help Desk and Trouble Ticketing software can be deployed in minutes. The application is very easy to. It can be accessed from anywhere and does not require special servers or reconfiguration of your existing computing infrastructure. Keep track of issues, resolve them quickly and increase customer satisfaction today!

Key Features

• Flexible Configuration

• E-mail Alerts

• Accessible From Anywhere

• Full History Retention

• Integrated Secure Online Chat

• Comprehensive Reporting

• Easy to Use

• Rapid Deployment

• Integrated with Remote Control

• Integrated with Hardware and Software Inventory

Help Desk / Trouble Ticketing Features

IT Administrators know that managing user expectations and keeping a history of all issues and resolutions is the key to providing quality support. The organization and the users need and expect quick assistance and resolution to their problems.

HALO Help Desk is a comprehensive integrated help desk and trouble ticketing system that helps IT professionals easily manage user’s expectations by providing IT support personnel with the tools they need to resolve issues quickly. Users and support personnel can interact in real time to report, diagnose and resolve issues without ever having to physically visit the desktop.

HALO’s Help Desk and Trouble Ticketing software can be deployed in minutes. The application is very easy to use and does not require consultants or long training cycles to start using it. It can be accessed from anywhere and does not require special servers or reconfiguration of your existing computing infrastructure. Keep track of issues, resolve them quickly and increase customer satisfaction today!

Track User Issues and Resolutions

• Create and track issues in detail

• Configurable alerts based on issue creation and update

• Complete issue history tracking with user, date and time stamp

• Support for file attachments and screen shots

• Configurable online views

• Accessible from anywhere using a standard Web browser Knowledge base

Integration Provides Overall Flexibility and Productivity

• View complete hardware and software inventory

• Easily pinpoint hardware and software changes

• Provide immediate troubleshooting and issue resolution

• Immediate remote control to the user from the issue view

• Increase user satisfaction, productivity and ROI

Integrated Online Chat

• User has immediate access to support personnel

• Secure and limited to the organization

• No additional software or network configuration required

Flexible Configuration

• E-mail alerts to support personnel based on issue criteria and computer groups

• User definable issue categories, priorities and statuses

• Flexible support personnel and user access policies

Easy and Fast Deployment

• Up and running in minutes

• No software to install

• Easy administration of users and policies

Comprehensive Reports

• User defined

• Recurring, scheduled and automatically delivered via e mail Export to HTML, Microsoft Word or Excel

• Create and View Issues

• Integration for Overall Productivity

• Flexible Configuration

• Comprehensive Reporting

HALO Fast and Easy Deployment

HALO provides easy, fast and reliable Software Deployment for your entire computing infrastructure from anywhere. Forget learning a new language, setting up multiple servers and long training classes. HALO eases the task of rolling out applications and updates.

HALO Software Deployment provides the flexibility and reliability needed to deploy applications and updates automatically. From simple executables to complete application suites, HALO handles the automated deployment easily.

Not just software deployment. HALO Scripts provide an easy fill in the blank approach to not only deploy complex applications but to also automate system management functions. Virtually anything that can be done from the command line of a computer can be created in minutes within a HALO Script. The scripts can be scheduled to run at anytime, on a one time or recurring basis.

Use the HALO Packager to simplify the deployment of custom applications or software that does not follow standard installation methods. The HALO Packager creates a snap shot of the system before and after the installation or changes, and creates a custom installation package that can be deployed automatically.

HALO Software Deployment can be deployed in minutes. The application is very easy to use. It can be accessed from anywhere and does not require special servers or reconfiguration of you existing computing infrastructure. Ease the process of installing applications and updates across the entire computing infrastructure, increase your productivity and stop the running around today!

Key Features

• Simple Wizard Based Application Deployment

• Flexible Scheduling

• Fill in the Blank Scripting

• Automate System Management Functions

• Custom HALO Packager

• Comprehensive Error Handling and Reporting

• Reliable

• Easy to Use

• Rapid Deployment

Comprehensive Reports

IT Administrators need quick and easy access to the details of their networks. The ability to accumulate, track and analyze data over time is invaluable for tactical and strategic planning.

The HALO Integrated IT Software suite provides comprehensive integrated reporting for all data collected and stored in the system. From hardware and software inventory to bandwidth usage and server uptime, HALO provides IT Administrators and service providers the information they need to effectively manage the network infrastructure.

Complete Integrated Management Reports

• Detailed list, table and graphic style reports

• Complete and customizable reports

  • Hardware and Software Inventory

  • Changes to Computer Hardware or Software

  • Disk Utilization

  • License Usage and Compliance

  • Network Usage and Statistics

  • Server and Workstation Uptime History

  • Help Desk Trouble Tickets

  • Computer Logs and Status

  • Security Patch and Update Status

Schedule Reports for Automatic Distribution

• Get the information you need when you need it

• Access to the system is not required to view reports

• Flexible scheduling parameters for all reports

• Distribute automatically to selected e mail recipients

• Easily view and change schedule at anytime

Flexible Report Customization

• Report for all computer, by groups or specific computers

• Detailed filtering and content selection

• Immediate viewing with hyperlinks for quick data access

• Save reports with selected parameters for reuse

• Saved reports can be designated as private or shared

• Export report data to HTML, Microsoft Word or Excel Inventory Reports

Network Policy Enforcement

IT Administrators need an easy and quick method to implement and enforce access policies throughout their computing infrastructure.

The ability to enforce network policies is an important foundation for a secure computing environment. The HALO Integrated IT Software Suite provides easy policy management and enforcement for files, network access and applications. With little effort and minimal time, HALO provides IT Administrators an easy and efficient method to enforce access policies throughout the organization.

Apply and Enforce Policies Easily

• Works with all Windows environments

  • 95 thru 2003 Server

• Domains and active directory not required

• File, Application and Network access policies

• Detailed network usage reports with drill down

File Access Policies

• All, groups or specific computers

• One or multiple files

• Total restriction or by specific applications

Network Access Policies

• All, groups or specific computers

• Integrated with software inventory

• Permit or Deny application access

• Automatically “learn” application access

User notification option

• Track network usage by computer and applications

• Application Access Policies All, groups or specific computers

• Select one or several applications

• File Access Policies

• Application Access Policies

• Network

Network Policy Enforcement Features

IT Administrators need an easy and quick method to implement and enforce access policies throughout their computing infrastructure.

The ability to enforce network policies is an important foundation for a secure computing environment. The HALO Integrated IT Software Suite provides easy policy management and enforcement for files, network access and applications. With little effort and minimal time, HALO provides IT Administrators and service providers an easy and efficient method to enforce access policies throughout the organization.

Apply and Enforce Policies Easily

• Works with all Windows environments

  • 95 thru 2003 Server

• Domains and active directory not required

• File, Application and Network access policies

• Detailed network usage reports with drill down

File Access Policies

• All, groups or specific computers

• One or multiple files

• Total restriction or by specific applications

Network Access Policies

• All, groups or specific computers

• Integrated with software inventory

• Permit or Deny application access

• Automatically “learn” application access

User notification option

• Track network usage by computer and applications

• Application Access Policies All, groups or specific computers Select one or several applications

• File Access Policies

• Application Access Policies

• Network

Maximum Security

• The HALO Integrated IT Software Suite was designed with comprehensive security throughout. The HALO design team brings over 50 years of experience designing secure systems for government and commercial applications. This experience was applied to uniquely combine ease of use with high security.

• HALO Agent
  The HALO platform architecture is central to providing maximum security. Each computer managed has a small agent installed. The agent initiates all communications back to the server. Since the agent will not accept any inbound connections, it is impossible for a third party application to attack the agent from the network.

• Firewalls
  HALO does not need any input ports opened on client machines. This lets the agent do its job in any network configuration without introducing susceptibility to inbound port probes or new network attacks.

• Encryption
  HALO protects against man in the middle attacks by encrypting all communications between the agent and server with 256-bit RC4 using a key that rolls every time the server tasks the agent, typically at least once per day . Since there are no plain text data packets passing over the network, there is nothing available for an attacker to exploit.

• Secure Access
  Administrators access the HALO server through a Web interface after a secure logon process. The system never sends passwords over the network and never stores them in the database. Only the administrator knows his or her password. The client side combines the password with a random challenge, issued by the HALO server for each session, and hashes it with SHA-1. The server side tests this result to grant access or not. The unique random challenge protects against a man in the middle attack sniffing the network, capturing the random bits, and using them later to access the HALO server. HALO can even take advantage of federated login. Use your windows domain credentials to access the HALO server.

• Web Access
  The Web site itself is protected by HALO Patch Management. The HALO Patch scan is run on the HALO server every day. As soon as new patches are released, the HALO Patch scan automatically detects they are needed and applies all security patches automatically. Finally, for maximum Web security, the HALO server Web pages fully support operating as an SSL web site.

• HALO Endpoint Security
  HALO Endpoint Security (HES), a powerful and proven addition to the HALO IT Framework, provides an essential security protection component. By incorporating reactive antivirus and spyware detection with the latest proactive technologies, you are able to include effective protection against malicious programs ensuring not only anti-virus protection but protection from unknown threats.

Flexible Administration

To get optimum application usage and gain the maximum return on investment, IT Administrators and service providers need flexible setup and customization options without programming.

The HALO Integrated IT Software suite provides for easy and flexible system administration and customization. HALO gives you the flexibility you need to tailor the application to your needs.

Easy Customization

• Configure administrator and user options

• Customize administrator functions

• Outstanding technical support to assist you when you need it

Administrator Accounts and Groups

• Create administrator accounts and groups

• Define access policies

• Temporarily disable accounts without deleting

• Define account group membership

Configure and Deploy Agents

• Agent status, logs and settings

• Naming and grouping policies

• User access and profiles

• Agent menus and check in frequency

• Create and deploy custom configurations

Server Administration and Configuration

• Backup and restore options

• Port and address specification

• Automatically retrieve and apply maintenance updates

• Detailed log and statistics

• Create Accounts and Groups

• Configure Agents