Encryption for Port Control
What it does
Gives you control over access to any USB devices connected to a SecureDoc-protected machine.
How it works
By default, SecureDoc port control locks down any and all access to USB devices other than basic human interface devices(mouse, keyboard, etc.). Administrators can then selectively ‘open up’ classes, models, or individual device serial numbers. USB devices are everywhere. iPods, thumb drives, portable hard drives, music players, cameras... the very convenience and portability of these devices also makes them a risk to the security of your organization's sensitive data. The dangers of so-called 'Pod Slurping' are significant: an iPod or similar small device can easily download and store gigabytes of sensitive corporate data in a very short time frame.
The answer is to use a solution like SecureDoc, which enables administrators to lock down access to connected USB devices.
Port Control also has applications in the area of supporting anti-malware. As USB drive manufacturers develop and release drives with embedded anti-malware capabilities, SecureDoc administrators can choose to permit ONLY those approved devices, which have the anti-malware functionality. This permits an additional layer of protection for corporate systems and helps avoid infection.
Port Control Features
- Lock down access to any/all USB devices
- ‘White lists’ for authorized devices, defined by class, model or unique serial number
- Standard Human Interface Devices permitted
- Automatic device detection & identification
- Definable policy by user and group
