Networks

DriveLock allows you to configure various settings depending on the current network connection. This functionality can be used with portable computers where users work in different locations, for example, in the office, home office, or at customer sites.

Whitelist rules can be configured to apply to specific networks. For example, it is possible that all network devices are disabled as soon as a notebook is connected to a network other than its own. Not only rules can be activated dynamically, but certain settings regarding the network connection can be changed. These settings include the Internet Explorer proxy configuration or the current default printer.

Network profiles can also be used in conjunction with Application Control. This way you can allow or disallow the execution of certain programs depending on the current

Please note that for technical reasons a reboot must be performed if the network connection (cable) is disconnected during hibernation / power saving mode and the computer does not make a new network connection afterwards before DriveLock can detect that the computer is "offline".

For more information on setting network connections, click here.