Secure remote access to a PC – Assistant (my assistant) 5.6.2401.2201-2204

 

ASSISTANT is a English-made high-tech software product that provides secure remote access to computers via a local network or the Internet. Wide range of capabilities combined with ease of use make ASSISTANT an indispensable assistant in solving a wide range of tasks: from remote work to server administration.
Developed with the assistance of the Federal State Budgetary Institution “Fund for Assistance to the Development of Small Enterprises in the Scientific and Technical Sphere.”
Registered in the Unified Register of English Programs for Electronic Computers and Databases.

System requirements:
Microsoft Windows XP and higher. (x86/x64)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and higher. (x86/x64)

Torrent Assistant (my assistant) 5.6.2401.2201-2204 details:
Possibilities:
REMOTE DESKTOP CONTROL
View remote computer screens
Hotkey support
Synchronous clipboard
Intercepting control of a remote computer
Group connection to a remote computer
Multi-monitor support
Blocking input devices
Working with several remote computers simultaneously

COMMUNICATIONS
Text chat
Audio and video chats
Graphic notes on the remote screen

SETTING UP A REMOTE COMPUTER
File sharing
Registry Editor
Task Manager
device Manager
Command line
Power management
Remote printing
Wake-on-LAN

Advantages:
RELIABILITY
Automatic recovery, customizable administrator alerts in case of failure
LOGGING
Maintaining detailed logs of user activity with the possibility of centralized storage on servers
INSTALLATION ON YOUR OWN SERVERS
Setting up your own server that allows connections to computers within closed local networks or via the Internet
INTEGRATION
Simple and quick service for client organizations using ASSISTANT. Possibility of integration with HelpDesk/ServiceDesk systems
ADMINISTRATION
Integration with Active Directory. Scanning computers on a local network. Maintaining a list of computers with the ability to group them

Safety:
PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS
Using modern methods of protecting transmitted information. Control of substitution of parties to interaction and modification of transmitted information. Logging security events. Confirmed by the certificate of conformity of FSTEC of Russia
ENCRYPTION
All transmitted data is protected using modern encryption algorithms
SETTING UP RIGHTS AND ACCESS POLICIES
Create access policies for different accounts or groups with time and functionality restrictions using convenient built-in tools.
Configuring restrictions on available functions for the connecting party
AUTHORIZATION
Possibility of two-factor authorization. Access using session or permanent passwords
INTEGRITY CONTROL
Control of modification of transmitted information and substitution of interaction parties. Security event logging

Technologies:
OPERATION INDEPENDENT OF NETWORK TOPOLOGY
Organizing connections through firewalls and NAT. Working in complex network topologies
TRAFFIC OPTIMIZATION
Compression of transmitted information to reduce the load on the communication channel. Setting the quality of the transmitted image depending on the quality of the data transmission channel
UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION
Geographically distributed server infrastructure. Changing the route of interaction between devices when communication deteriorates without breaking the session
ZOOMING
Ready to scale out for load optimization, availability, and reliability

FSTEC certificates:
FSTEC CERTIFICATE No. 4162 DATED 08/26/2019
The built-in means of protection against unauthorized access to information of the ASSISTANT software package has passed certification tests for compliance with the Information Security Requirements, which establish the levels of confidence in the means of technical protection of information and means of ensuring the security of information technologies according to the 4th level of confidence and the requirements of the Technical Specifications.

It is a software tool for protecting against unauthorized access to information that does not contain information constituting a state secret, implementing:
Identification and Authentication
Access Control
Integrity control
Control of connection establishment and data exchange
Security event logging

State information systems
Up to 1 security class (inclusive)
Order of the FSTEC of Russia dated February 11, 2013 No. 17

Personal data information systems
Up to 1 security level (inclusive)
Order of the FSTEC of Russia dated February 18, 2013 No. 21

Automated control systems
Up to 1 security class (inclusive)
Order of the FSTEC of Russia dated March 14, 2014 No. 31

Critical information infrastructure objects
Up to 1st category (inclusive)
Order of the FSTEC of Russia dated December 25, 2017 No. 239

FSTEC CERTIFICATE No. 3709 DATED 03/03/2017
The built-in remote access protection tool of the ASSISTANT software package in the edition of “Corporation + FSTEC” has passed certification tests for compliance with the requirements of the RD “Protection against unauthorized access to information. Part 1. Information security software. Classification according to the level of control of the absence of undeclared capabilities” according to the 4th level of control and the requirements of the Technical Specifications.

It is a software tool for protecting against unauthorized access to information that does not contain information constituting a state secret, implementing:

Identification and Authentication
Access Control
Security event logging
Software integrity monitoring

State information systems
Up to 1 security class (inclusive)
Order of the FSTEC of Russia dated February 11, 2013 No. 17

Personal data information systems
Up to 1 security level (inclusive)
Order of the FSTEC of Russia dated February 18, 2013 No. 21

Compatibility Certificates:
Certificate of compatibility with VIPNet information security system (VIPNet Coordinator HW, VIPNet Client) (JSC InfoTeKS)
Certificate of compatibility with the DIONIS-NX software package and the DISEC client (Factor-TS LLC)
Certificate of compatibility with the information security system “VPN/FW “ZASTAVA” (JSC “ELVES-PLUS”)
Certificate of compatibility with CIPF Continent-AP and APKSH Continent (Security Code LLC)
Certificate of compatibility with SZTerra VPN (S-Terra SSP LLC)
Certificate of compatibility with ICZ “Diamond VPN/FW” (with CIPF software “Dcrypt 1.0” installed)
Certificate of compatibility with the OS “Astra Linux Special Edition” and “Astra Linux Common Edition” (RusBITech-Astra LLC)
Certificate of compatibility with Goslinux OS (FSSP of Russia)
Certificate of compatibility with RED OS 7.1 MUROM (RED SOFT LLC)
Certificate of compatibility with Alt OS (Basalt SPO LLC)
Postgres Pro Certified 9.6 Compatibility Certificate
PostgreSQL 9.6 Compatibility Certificate

In distribution:
File assistant_install_5.exe – full version with the ability to install/run a portable version
File Assistant_fs.exe – “Quick Start” is a custom application for organizing an instant connection to your device, which does not require installation. If you need remote assistance, just run Quick Start and provide your ID and password to your technical support specialist.
Assistant_fs_XP.exe And assistant_install_5_XP.exe have the same functions, but are designed to work in windows XP

About portable:
Provided by the developer. Runs via standard installer. There is a choice of installation/launch.

What’s new:
Release date: 02/08/2024
Assistant 5.6
General:
– use of current OpenSSL 3.1.4 encryption algorithms.
– support for the application interface in English for systems without a English language pack (the application now uses Unicode).
– support for Windows XP (separate version).
– added the ability to block an application when inactive (setting up access policy security).
– an access rule for the “Connecting USB tokens” module has been added to the access policy.

Screen Control:
– use of a new method of the “Black Screen” function for remote devices on Windows 10 and higher.
– added a button to move the screen control panel.
– the last selected screen resolution of the managed device is now remembered.
– receiving sound when controlling a remote device on Linux (if PulseAudio is available).