[network security tool] what is the use of USB control software

USB As the main means of connecting computers to external devices , There are huge security risks . Facing massive storage 、 mouse 、 keyboard 、 Printers and so on USB equipment , Enterprises are facing USB Lock in 、 Port security 、 File transfer 、 Equipment control 、 Temporary access and other management tasks . This article focuses on “USB control ” part .

What is? USB control

USB Control is a kind of control USB equipment , To prevent malware from entering your computer and network . It can be done manually , You can also use USB The port control software completes in a more efficient way . control USB Devices help prevent threats from unauthorized peripherals and removable storage devices . Control these USB Devices also help prevent users from installing malicious USB Peripheral .

Why USB Control software

USB The use of is an integral part of our daily business operations . because USB Widespread use of equipment , It is difficult to determine one of them USB True intention of the equipment . for example , When employees randomly assign a U insert USB Port time , They may not consider USB There may be malware and other consequences .Windows Computers are essentially plug and play (PnP) Friendly , So it's easy to get USB Malware infection . Because all device connections are established through physical ports , So a comprehensive USB Port control software is very important for the realization of USB Port control is crucial .

Use efficient and accurate USB Equipment control The software will help you make USB Malware away from computer .

USB Three goals of equipment control software

• control USB equipment
• control USB Device to computer access
• Prevent data loss and system attack

USB What is the use of control software

Centrally enforce strict device access policies

Depending on the type of equipment 、 Purpose and user of the device , Classify the access levels that devices can have . Create a device access policy to prevent USB port , And set read-only permission or read-write permission . You can deploy these policies to computers inside or outside the network .

Detect and alert unauthorized access

Continuously monitor the usage activities of all devices and files . Whenever an unauthorized device connection occurs , You will receive an alarm about the blocked device information . Report on the activities of the equipment and its files , It can also be sent to the mailbox of the administrator .

Perform management actions based on alarms

By viewing the report , You can monitor who is using what device on which terminal , Which files to transfer , And determine what level of access rights are provided to employees according to their behavior patterns .

Supported by USB equipment

Support up to 15 Kind of USB equipment , These include ：

• Biometric devices
• Removable storage devices
• Video device
• Infrared devices
• modems
• mouse
• The printer
• Card reader
• Tape drives
• WCEUSBS
• Windows Portable devices
• Apple Devices
• Serial port (COM)
• Parallel port (LPT)
• wireless network adapter

Prevent data loss

Data is a valuable asset of the company , It has to be protected . because USB And peripherals are easy to carry malware , So they can also infect your computer . Use an external device management solution to protect confidential data from USB Impact of equipment , Allowing only authorized device access will greatly reduce USB Malware , The risk of data theft and loss .

• Desktop Central：UEM Management solutions , It can manage various terminals , Among them External device control The module provides the above USB Control function .
• Device Control Plus： Separate external device control software .