CleverControl On-Premise - A Platform for Better Security, More Control

In March 2022, Apple and Meta both reported data breaches at the hands of malicious actors disguised as law enforcement officials. In January this year, a report surfaced claiming that the data of about 200 million Twitter users was being transacted on the dark web. As recently as early April, Pizza Hut and KFC reported that sensitive information of their customers was exposed when a ransomware attack transpired in Q1 2023.

IT Governance recently released a report stating that 41.9 million records were compromised owing to data breaches in March 2023 alone. An analysis also relays that 4000 breaches would transpire this year.

What does this mean for enterprises going forward? Perhaps that an enterprise must be able to foresee any possible cyber-attacks. But that's exceptionally challenging because it entails establishing a robust, reliable and credible threat detection system. So, the old adage saying that "prevention is better than cure" takes primacy.

That's what positions on-premise software solutions in a very good stead. Of course, much has been said about the viability of cloud against on-premises software. But there's no denying that a well-established and implemented on-premise system can ward off security issues and hand all the control to the enterprise.

CleverControl On-Premise is a full-blown employee monitoring platform that has all the functionalities of the CleverControl Cloud solution. The major difference between the two is that the on-premise function stores data on the local business server, i.e., the company's own network. Contrarily, the cloud version leverages CleverControl's cloud storage.

CleverControl provides immense flexibility and customisation in deploying the on-premise solution, meaning that businesses can scale the product based on their specific needs and requirements. Furthermore, it gives organisations the means to decide how and where their data is accessed and shared.

Here are some reasons why you should choose CleverControl On-Premise:

1. Security Like Never Before

   On-premise solutions propose robust security at the very onset. All data will be safely stored on the business's own network and accessed only by authorised individuals. There's no remote storage, so your enterprises can construct a secure and resilient network for information handling, thereby minimising the risk of cyber-attacks transpiring.

   And we're not only talking about external threats. Hacking is one thing, but the fact that insiders can abuse their privileges and information access to compromise data is genuinely worrisome. Because CleverControl On-Premise provides organisations immense control over their corporate network and how the information is stored, they have holistic visibility into the operations. Set policies and procedures can be set up to hold all individuals accountable and review their activities, thus enhancing their security efforts and protecting your sensitive data.

2. A Feature-Rich Employee Monitoring Platform

   On-premise solutions propose robust security at the very onset. All data will be safely stored on the business's own network and accessed only by authorised individuals. There's no remote storage, so your enterprises can construct a secure and resilient network for information handling, thereby minimising the risk of cyber-attacks transpiring.

   1. Recording & Reporting

      Keep track of all the activities carried out by your employees and review them immediately when necessary. CleverControl On-Premise helps record video and audio calls across prominent platforms, including WhatsApp, Discord, Zoom, etc. It also facilitates screen and webcam recording to understand the employee's exact workflow.

      Not to mention the live viewing and live webcam functionalities that let the platform evaluate employee activities for discrepancies and compliance issues in real-time. The details of all these activities can be accessed through reports in your local web browser tool, making monitoring transparent, seamless and reliable.

   2. Time and Productivity Tracking

      CleverControl On-Premise prevents employees from wasting time on websites and applications that don't contribute to their work. It does so by:

      • Monitoring browser history
      • Helping control the usage of social media networks
      • Attaching timestamps to printer tasks
      • Attaching timestamps to the usage of different applications

      This way, your enterprises can generate reports and productivity metrics, which can help you determine the efficiency and output levels of workers. As such, you can devise strategies to amp up their productivity, introduce practices (like gamification, etc.), and devise reward schemes to encourage better performance.

   3. Hardware Usage Tracking

      It's not only about software usage, of course. Hardware usage is also a significant contributor to the overall productivity of workers. This also rings true from the security perspective. CleverControl On-Premise can help with

      • Top-notch keylogging
      • Monitoring printing operations
      • Capturing and notifying about the usage of external storage connections
      • Creating accurate reports about the system's on and offline time

      This way, your enterprises can generate reports and productivity metrics, which can help you determine the efficiency and output levels of workers. As such, you can devise strategies to amp up their productivity, introduce practices (like gamification, etc.), and devise reward schemes to encourage better performance.

3. Adherence to Compliance for Highly Regulated Sectors

   State governments and highly regulated industries such as healthcare and financial services demand superior compliance and auditing requirements. That's why the on-premise solution can be an attractive proposition for these entities.

   Let's take healthcare, for example. In this domain, security and compliance is an essential part of the workflow. By virtue of the on-premise solution, businesses can conduct periodic compliance tests and audits without letting any unmanaged personal information be accessed by unauthorised parties. Because all the information is stored in-house, the business is able to keep regulatory adherence up to date.

   Different countries can also have varying levels of security and compliance requirements. For example, the EU has strict privacy protection rules in place guided by GDPR. Likewise, the US also has strict privacy laws in place — the CCPA or the California Consumer Privacy Act is one example. Favourably, the on-premise can be customised based on these frameworks and get the job done.

4. Easy to Implement, Deploy and Manage

   The CleverControl On-Premise solution can be easily deployed in a couple of steps. First off, our technical team helps businesses configure their local server. This is based on the number of systems, the intended use cases, and other factors. Once the on-premise server is set up, businesses install the monitoring agent on the targeted office computer systems. That's it!

   As soon as the agent is installed, the platform starts collecting data from the selected devices and storing it on the backend. Now, businesses can have access to all the information through an intuitive dashboard. They can set up policies, monitor and analyse metrics, manage applications, and prioritise eliminating waste and lapses.

   So, from excellent usability to configuration flexibility, the on-premise solution is the right choice for enterprises of all shapes and sizes.

5. The Best for the Last - Face Recognition

   We recently announced our coolest feature to date — the face recognition facility that comes embedded in the CleverControl product suite. Face recognition, backed by frequent snapshot and reporting capabilities, gives businesses the edge to maintain productivity and ensure accountability in an environment that's otherwise full of distractions.

   With it, businesses can ensure that only authorised people have access to certain information. It also gives them full control over the access levels of a workforce across different systems while keeping time theft and resource wastage under check.

We understand that there would be some reservations about choosing the on-premise solution over the cloud. And that's a reasonable concern to have. Cloud solutions are typically the more cost-effective ones. With on-premise, there are also concerns around the implementation hassle, technical debt that might accrue over time, complex configurations that need to be taken care of, and so on.

While we can help you navigate the complex technology landscape and make the on-premise deployment a success, we want you to try out our cloud version first to be cognizant of the benefits it offers. We offer a free trial of the cloud version, which constitutes all the features that the on-premise version sports. More importantly, it's easy to install and set up. So, you have a good understanding of what you'll be getting at the time of on-premise deployment.

We're excited by the prospects that our on-premise solution offers to enterprises. It provides a stable environment in an otherwise chaotic world of mobile devices, social media apps and mobile apps, etc. It guards privacy and compliance without compromising on usability. Most importantly, it enables enterprises to remain agile and responsive to their specific needs, especially those operating in highly regulated industries.

Interested in learning more about how the solution can help your enterprises detect potential anomalies and weed out vulnerabilities? cloud version with our experts today!