Huntress Launches Free Tool to Teach Employees to Lock Unattended Computers
Summary
Huntress launched UnlockedComputer[.]com, a free training page that IT admins or authorized employees can display on unattended devices to explain why and how to lock Windows or Mac computers.
Key points
- The tool displays a training page featuring Huntress character DeeDee when opened on an unattended computer.
- Huntress says the page explains why employees should lock computers and includes steps for locking Windows and Mac devices.
- IT admins and employees with permission can open the page in the unattended device’s browser.
- The article also cites technical controls through Active Directory or other device-management services as a way to encourage locking.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Launch of a free security-awareness training tool
- Impact
- Huntress introduced UnlockedComputer.com to help organizations educate employees about the risks of leaving computers unattended and unlocked. The article describes a training resource, not a reported security incident or compromise.