GSC: Difference between Global Security Client and Distributed Security Client

03/26/2020 4 11828

DESCRIPTION:
GSC: Difference between Global Security Client and Distributed Security Client

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SonicWall Global Security Client

The SonicWall Global Security Client combines gateway enforcement, central management, configuration flexibility and software deployment to deliver comprehensive desktop security for remote/mobile workers and corporate networks.

It offers administrators the capability to manage a mobile/remote user’s online access, based on corporate policies, to ensure optimal security of the network and maximize network resources. Instant messaging, high-risk Web sites and network file access can all be allowed or disallowed as security and productivity concerns dictate. Different  remote/mobile users can be organized into adaptable groups with differing policies at a granular level.

SonicWall Global Security Client delivers a low-maintenance solution to allow network administrators to secure mobile users. Residing on the remote user’s system, the Global Security Client automatically communicates with an organization’s SonicWall gateway back at the office when an individual logs in to the network.

Prior to allowing network access, the gateway administrator automatically updates the Global Security Client with the latest security policies and software updates. No prompting or intervention is necessary by the administrator or the remote user - it’s completely seamless and transparent.

Global Security Client protection includes the SonicWall Distributed Security Client and the SonicWall Global VPN Client Enterprise combined with centrally managed security policies via the SonicWall Internet Security Appliance and SonicWall’s industry-leading Distributed Enforcement Architecture (DEA).

SonicWall Distributed Security Client

The SonicWall Distributed Security Client provides a full stateful packet inspection firewall on the desktop as well as IDS/IDP capabilities to detect port scans, IP spoof attempts, MAC spoof attempts, and operate in stealth mode.

Double-click the Distributed Security Client icon in the SonicWall Global Security Client window or select SonicWall Distributed Security Client from the Windows Start > Programs menu to display the SonicWall Distributed Security Client window.

In the SonicWall Distributed Security Client window are the two default policies for the Distributed Security Client:

• Local policy - This policy is enabled when the Distributed Security Client is in Standalone mode with no VPN connection enabled. This policy can be modified at any time.
• Distributed policy - This policy is enabled when the Distributed Security Client is in Managed mode. In Managed mode, the firewall policies are controlled by the SonicWall Policy Editor and cannot be modified by the user.

The currently enforced policy is noted as Enabled in the Status column of the SonicWall Distributed Security Client window. Clicking the Properties button on the toolbar or choosing View > Properties displays the properties for the currently enforced security policy. If the Distributed policy is enabled, the Distributed Security Client security policy is
managed from the SonicWall gateway. If the Local policy is enabled, the security policy settings are available for local configuration by the user for use when no VPN connection is enabled.

Source:  Excerpted from Global Security Client (GSC) Administrator Guide