Moving into Lockdown: Sample Communication

Following several weeks of preparation, your computer is now ready to take the final step in the introduction of Application Control, which is to move into full lockdown. We've implemented policies to support trusted change on your computer. Changes on your computer will be seamless as patches are applied, applications are updated, and new applications are rolled out. However, once we are in lockdown, any unplanned or unauthorized changes will be blocked. For example, you will no longer be able to download and install software directly from the Internet. You will need to submit a request to the IT helpdesk to obtain approval for this new software. More importantly, lockdown protects your computer by blocking any viruses or malware.

Before we lock down your computer, we will scan it once again to capture any new applications that were added since the original scan. To minimize the effect on your productivity while this scan occurs, we plan to conduct the scan off business hours if where possible. The scan will be scheduled to take place this week. Please ensure that you leave your computer turned on and connected to the network when you leave the office.

If your computer is powered down before or during the scan, it will start over from the beginning once the computer is powered on again. Depending on the size of your hard drive, the scan may take several hours to complete. While the scan is running, you may notice some slowdown for normal operations, such as opening applications and copying files.

Once the scan has completed, your computer should continue to operate as normal. However, if you experience any issues, please submit a case to the IT Helpdesk.

Thank you for your cooperation and support during the rollout period.