Securden Endpoint Privilege Manager vs. Check Point Application Control

Securden Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) enables enterprises to remove admin rights without impacting productivity across Windows, Mac, and Linux endpoints. It helps elevate applications for standard users and grants administrator privileges on a Just-in-Time (JIT) basis, eliminating standing privileges while ensuring uninterrupted user productivity. Organizations can enforce strong application control using allowlisting and blocklisting to prevent unauthorized or risky software execution while still enabling required business applications. Securden EPM supports on-demand application elevation and policy-based granular elevation control, allowing IT and security teams to precisely define which applications can run with elevated privileges and under what conditions. Privilege management continues even when endpoints are offline, ensuring protection for remote and traveling users. Temporary JIT local admin rights further minimize risk by granting elevation only when required and automatically revoking it afterward. The platform provides application usage tracking to help refine policies and optimize license usage, along with continuous monitoring of local administrator groups to prevent privilege creep and unauthorized privilege escalation. Built-in secure remote access enables IT helpdesk teams to troubleshoot endpoints without exposing credentials or granting permanent administrative access. Securden EPM also helps organizations meet compliance requirements including HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and NERC-CIP. A highly scalable architecture supports enterprise-wide deployments, while a wide array of integrations enables seamless adoption within existing IT ecosystems. The solution also integrates tightly with ITSM platforms such as JIRA, GLPI, Zendesk, ServiceNow, and Freshdesk, allowing privilege elevation requests to be approved or rejected dynamically through existing service workflows, improving governance while maintaining operational efficiency.

Application Control delivers exceptional security for applications and identity management across organizations of all sizes. Integrated within Check Point's Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), this feature enables companies to create specific policies tailored to individual users or groups, aiding in the identification, prevention, or limitation of application and widget usage. Applications are classified based on various factors, including type, security risk, resource usage, and their potential influence on productivity. This capability allows for detailed monitoring of social networks and applications, ensuring that organizations can identify, approve, block, or limit their usage as needed. Leveraging a comprehensive global application library, Application Control simplifies policy development while also providing robust protection against threats and malware. Its integration with Next Generation Firewalls leads to a more cohesive security framework, which can help lower costs for organizations. Consequently, only authorized users and devices gain access to protected resources, thus enhancing the organization’s overall security posture. Furthermore, this comprehensive solution not only safeguards assets but also equips businesses with the tools necessary to effectively manage their application landscapes. This dual benefit of protection and management positions organizations to thrive in a secure digital environment.