[Early Access Program] Dualog Endpoint Security

INTRODUCTION

The Dualog Endpoint service is the latest addition to our security service portfolio. Being at an early stage, we are currently finalizing the user interface on the Dualog Portal. More reports and settings will be gradually made available. However, it is important to highlight that the ESET Endpoint client is a full-fledged service that provides complete endpoint protection for your computers onboard.

As always with new services, we recommend installing the new service on a limited number of devices, to begin with.

GETTING STARTED

•  Configure firewall rules
  Ensure that you have configured your firewall to allow
  Protocol: TCP
  Port: 2222, 2223
  Direction: to and from
  Destination: apps.dualog.com and 93.188.232.76
  
  If you use the Dualog Network Control service, the rule can be added directly on the Dualog Portal. Refer to the article Network Control: Firewall Rules if you should need extra assistance.
  
  
• Install the Link client
  Dualog Endpoint runs on Dualog Link, our new platform that hosts all new services. The Dualog Link Client needs to be installed on all the computers where the Dualog Endpoint Service will run. 
  
  Install the Dualog Link Client by following these instructions: Dualog Client - Installation
  
  Note: if any of your computers are already running version 8.5 and below of Dualog Link Client, ensure that your run the installer to include the support for the Dualog Endpoint service. Another trick is to push the latest version of either Drive, Protect, or Access, and that will automatically include the latest version of the Link client.
  
  
• Install the Endpoint Service
  Download the Dualog Endpoint installers here, according to the OS:
  • Windows Desktop installer (Windows 7 SP1 and above, full compatibility and system requirements here)
  • Windows Server installer (Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and above, full compatibility and system requirements here)

USER INTERFACE

For the duration of the EAP, the Endpoint status and setting can only be reached directly by going to https://apps.dualog.com/endpoint-security/status. 

Currently, the Dualog Endpoint offers the following features: 

• USB blocking 
• Tagging of different clients to create custom policies 
• Local caching 

 Furthermore, the following reporting is available on the portal  

• Ship installations and devices overview 
• Device update status 

ROADMAP AND HIGHLIGHTS

The next release (scheduled for Q3 2022) will include more comprehensive reporting and configuration possibilities. 

Highlights:  

• Configurable update frequency  
• Comprehensive threat reports 
• Automatic upgrades 
• Highly advanced protection system (Multi-layered, AI-based, etc.)