Among the benefits of virtualized desktops is simpler management, dynamic resource provisioning, improved disaster recovery, and cost savings from reduced hardware and power requirements. Not to be overlooked is virtualization’s role in offering businesses a better way to secure information and manage risk than traditional security models…

Resource Administration – Data and applications are managed and secured in the data center or cloud so they can be accessed over secure connections from anywhere, rather than residing on the devices of every person in the organization. Applications and desktop access can be turned on and off instantly as needed in the case of new or departing staff, or changes in their responsibility.

Access Control – With full visibility and control over applications and desktops, IT can easily define and enforce policies that determine which resources can be accessed by users or groups, and whether or not they can install and configure applications themselves. IT can further define the level of access based on a user’s profile, device, network and location.

Any-Device Support – IT can offer secure access and collaboration for all users from any personal or company-owned device they want to use. With each connection attempt, devices and users are evaluated according to pre-defined criteria that will grant the appropriate level of access. If an untrusted device or network is involved, such as a personal tablet or public wireless hotspot, users might be limited to viewing data, for example – not changing, printing or downloading it.

Regulatory Compliance – With centralization of resources and strict access control, it is easier to protect against data loss, plus meet regulatory compliance and privacy standards through full-spectrum logging, reporting and auditing. These capabilities ensure conformance to any requirement the organization may face, giving it the flexibility to respond to new mandates as they emerge.

Ready to manage risk more effectively while empowering employees and partners to perform their business tasks? Let DataLink’s security experts help you better protect your business with desktop virtualization. Contact us today at 410.729.0440 or sales@DataLinkTech.com.