Customer Requests

Centralized "Maintenance Mode" / Development Toggle
FEATURE REQUEST: CENTRALIZED "MAINTENANCE MODE" TOGGLE THE PROBLEM Currently, troubleshooting script execution or application behavior is a manual, time-consuming process. Admins must either modify complex profile settings (causing configuration drift) or manually override settings on the local endpoint. This creates a "blind" troubleshooting environment where it is unclear if a failure is due to code errors or Xcitium components like HIPS, Containment, or VirusScope. THE PROPOSED SOLUTION Implement a Global or Per-Endpoint "Maintenance Mode" toggle within the Xcitium Portal. Key Requirements: One-Click Disable: Temporarily pause all protection components for a specific endpoint. Timed Auto-Revert: Set a timer (e.g., 30 or 60 mins) after which protection automatically re-enables. Audit Logging: Log all toggle actions for security compliance. ADVANTAGES BY ROLE FOR CODERS & DEVELOPERS: Instant Validation — Rapidly confirm if a new script or app is being blocked by Xcitium without waiting for profile propagation or digging through logs. FOR SYSTEM ADMINS: Eliminate Config Drift — No more creating "special" permanent profiles or local overrides that lead to inconsistent security across the fleet. FOR MANAGERS & SUPERVISORS: Operational Efficiency — Drastically reduces the "Mean Time to Resolution" (MTTR) for help desk tickets related to software deployment and RDP/connectivity issues. FOR SECURITY OFFICERS: Controlled Risk — A timed toggle is significantly safer than "uninstalling the agent" or "disabling protection indefinitely," which is the current desperate workaround. WHY CURRENT WORKAROUNDS FAIL MANUAL OVERRIDES: Requires remote access to the machine, which is impossible for large distributed teams. PROFILE CHANGES: Far too slow for iterative development or urgent troubleshooting. UNINSTALLING: Leaves the machine completely vulnerable and removes management visibility. SUMMARY FOR PRODUCT TEAM This feature is essential for environments that balance high-security with active development. It turns Xcitium from a "bottleneck" into a "flexible partner" for the IT team. (Ref: Ticket #118257)
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