| Attack Vector | Status in this version | |---------------|------------------------| | (rewriting BIOS) | Not prevented – protect physical access | | Direct memory access (FireWire/Thunderbolt) | Partially mitigated – blocks kernel DMA at boot | | Booting from USB to modify frozen partition | Fails because the C: drive’s master boot record is validated with a checksum (new in v8.60) | | Registry run keys | Erased on reboot | | Kernel driver loading | Allowed but driver files are wiped on restart (no persistence) |
: Virtual partitions can be created to store user data permanently even when the rest of the system is "Frozen". Deep Freeze Standard Release Notes - Faronics Deep Freeze Standard 8.60.020.5592 -Latest-
Over time, Windows systems slow down due to cached files, fragmented registries, and leftover installers. Because Deep Freeze resets the environment every day, your computer performs as fast on day 1,000 as it did on day 1. Zero-Touch IT Management | Attack Vector | Status in this version
Deep Freeze Standard is a kernel-level system restore software. Unlike traditional backup solutions that create snapshots or system images, Deep Freeze uses a unique “reboot-to-restore” technology. Once activated, it redirects hard drive writes to a virtual overlay. When the computer restarts, it discards that overlay, returning the system to precisely the state it was in when you “Froze” it. Zero-Touch IT Management Deep Freeze Standard is a