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GFI LanGuard is a Good Enterprise Cybersecurity Software
February 20, 2020

GFI LanGuard is a Good Enterprise Cybersecurity Software

Norman Hazlewood | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with GFI LanGuard

It is used by the IT Department in order to give an indication of how vulnerable or "safe" the network is based on the number of existing vulnerabilities that need patching. It is then used to identify which machines are vulnerable and the patches required in order to make that machine safe. We also use it to push updates to all machines where possible and in the event, a push fails, it can be identified and that machine can be manually updated.
  • Install an agent to thoroughly scan machines to discover vulnerabilities.
  • Keeps there lists up-to-date with applications outside of windows and lets you know when an update is available.
  • It could be a bit of information overload which some things are shown can become noise. Maybe different levels of "security" for lack of a better term may be better where you have a summary vs detailed level when it comes to rating the vulnerability of the entire network.
  • I find I sometimes have issues with PCs on a different network accessed across a VPN where timeouts often occur with very large updates. This aspect can be improved.
  • Certainty. It allows you to know where on your network needs attention.
  • Peace of mind. As security professionals, we can only put the necessary things in place to prevent malicious persons from exploiting a network. The software allows you to know whether or not your risk of exploitation is high or low. and if high what to do with it.
WSUS was the other alternative I considered but I believe GFI takes updates, reporting, and functionality to a different level for an enterprise/medium-size business environment.
I only tried to access there support once and it was a relatively pain-free process. They also have a lot of documentation available online which can be used to learn and tailor the software to suit your needs. It just takes time and effort to plan, execute and monitor going forward.

Do you think GFI LanGuard delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with GFI LanGuard's feature set?

Yes

Did GFI LanGuard live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of GFI LanGuard go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy GFI LanGuard again?

Yes

-To track the vulnerability level of a windows network.
-To push windows and other application updates from a central location.
-Produce reports to highlight work being done to protect a network. In some organizations, you may have to prove for audit reasons you are enforcing policies put into place around cyber-security. This software can help you track work done on an ongoing basis for such purposes.