GovernDesktop
Desktop · Policy Push
Centralized control of security policies on desktop clients
Centralized push of enterprise security policies to all desktop clients. Supported in both SaaS and Private deployment.
Policy Categories
| Category | Controls |
|---|---|
| Login | SSO / email + password strength + max concurrent devices |
| Data access | Local cache scope + offline access scope |
| File upload | Type allowlist + per-file size + total quota |
| Screen watermark | Username / email / timestamp + anti-screenshot |
| Auto-lock | Idle timeout in N minutes |
| Download restrictions | Whether to allow exporting conversations / files |
| Copy/paste restrictions | Restrict copying sensitive conversations |
Configuration Flow
When Policies Take Effect
| Policy | Effective |
|---|---|
| Login policy | Next login |
| Data access | Immediately (cached data is purged per the new policy) |
| Screen watermark | Immediately |
| Auto-lock | Immediately |
| File upload / download | Immediately (already-downloaded files not retroactive) |
Difference vs Resource Policy
| Resource policy | Desktop policy | |
|---|---|---|
| Object | Resources (Agent / KB / Tool) | Device behavior of the desktop client |
| Scope | Web / API / client | Desktop client only |
| Example | "Finance can't edit Marketing Agents" | "Disable copy/paste / enable watermark" |
A Real Example
After push, all clients run under this policy immediately. Violations enter audit events.
Next Steps
- Review violations → Audit events
- General client settings → Desktop settings