A method and apparatus connects a user to a remote network, and enforces operation of management software before the user is allowed to perform other tasks on the remote network. The method and apparatus also allows connection of the user to a third party network. The user may be restricted from accessing third party networks not on a trusted list of networks, which may be updated by the management software. The method and apparatus enforces access rules for the third party software to prevent unauthorized retrieval or deletion of information by the third party software.