View the Security Risk Dataset

The Security Risk dataset provides an indication of the security risk posed by a group of systems based on a variety of factors including web browsing exposure and software update status. A high level view of security risk by Group is available from the Enterprise module and a more detailed system level view is available from the Risk module.

To launch the Risk module view from Enterprise module, double-click on a line in the grid.

Security Risk Dataset Perspectives

Each dataset is provided with one or more Perspectives. See View Datasets for more information on dataset perspectives and how to customize your perspective display.

Basic

This perspective offers an overview of systems and related information helpful in ensuring the security of the visualized environment.

Access Control

This perspective shows the Access Control component of the security risk including expired passwords, virus scanner status, and security events.

Browsing

This perspective shows the internet browser component of the security risk including web browsing exposure, non-standard browsers, and Internet Explorer trusted sites.

Software

This perspective shows the software component of the security risk including new applications running, privileged applications, and apps with multiple execution paths.

Communications

This perspective shows the communications component of the security risk including outbound connections, listening ports, and remote desktop usage.

OS Configuration

This perspective shows the operating system component of the security risk including pending update status, screen lock policy, and non-standard screen savers.

Data

This perspective shows the data component of the security risk including file shares, USB storage, old product files, and old user profiles.