You suspect that work hours aren't being spent on work, or you need to know where sensitive files are going, but you have no record of what happens on the office PCs. LanAgent from NetworkProfi is built for that situation: it watches the Windows computers on your local network and gives you a record you can review and report on.
Quick facts
- Platform: Windows PCs on the same local area network
- Scale: unlimited workstations, up to 3000 Windows PCs on one LAN
- Trial: a free trial is available
- Vendor: NetworkProfi, in business since 2004
Key features
See how employees spend their working time
LanAgent monitors activity on any computer connected to your LAN. It is meant to show you which activities have nothing to do with work and how efficiently people use their time.
Record keystrokes, screenshots, websites and more
According to the product description, the program logs keystrokes, takes screenshots at a set interval, records when applications start and close, and records websites visited. It also watches clipboard contents, records printed documents, and reports when removable storage is connected or disconnected.
Collect everything on the administrator's PC
The program has two parts. An agent is installed on each monitored computer. The administrator part polls the agents over the network, so you can view the data and build reports from one machine. The data is stored in a database on a server.
Help guard against internal data leaks
Because it records what users do, LanAgent can help you prevent information leaks by insiders and raise alerts about restricted data.
Who it's for
It suits managers and IT or security staff in organizations with Windows desktops on a shared network who want a record of staff activity. It covers remote workers too.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers a wide range of activity: keystrokes, screenshots, websites, printing, clipboard and removable drives
- Central administrator view, with no need to visit each PC
- Free trial available
- Scales to 3000 PCs on one LAN
Cons
- Windows only
- Agents must be installed on every monitored computer
- Monitoring is covert, so you need to check the legal and privacy rules that apply to your staff
FAQs
What do I need to install?
An agent goes on each computer you want to monitor. The administrator part goes on the PC you will use to view the data.
How many computers can it monitor?
The vendor says it works on an unlimited number of workstations, up to 3000 Windows PCs on the same LAN.
Can I try it first?
Yes. The vendor offers a free trial.
Does it work on Mac or Linux?
No. It is described as monitoring software for Windows PCs.