1.1 Overview of Features

Securing and monitoring the performance of your UNIX and Linux environment can be expensive and time-consuming, especially when you and your staff face tight budgets and escalating security threats. Consider the following issues most enterprise performance and security managers face:

  • Deficits in staff knowledge concerning UNIX and Linux security and system expertise

  • Managing various operating systems including Red Hat, AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, and SUSE Linux

  • Controlling access to privileged commands and sensitive resources

  • Lacking intrusion detection and response systems to handle both real and potential security breaches

The NetIQ Security Agent for UNIX (UNIX agent) helps you effectively address these challenges, enabling Secure Configuration Manager to monitor the configuration and risk compliance of your UNIX and Linux environment.