Device Control Plus
Controls USB and peripheral access and removable-media file transfers on endpoints.
For endpoint environments that need to restrict, authorise and record USB and peripheral device use.
Control USB and peripheral device access
USB storage and other peripherals can provide a direct route for files to enter or leave an endpoint. Organisations may need to permit legitimate devices while restricting unknown hardware, file copying and transfers that fall outside their requirements.
Device Control Plus identifies devices connected to endpoints and applies authorisation, blocking and access restrictions. Trusted device lists, read-only settings and file transfer limits help govern removable-media use. It also records device activity and unauthorised access attempts, with alerts and reports for review.
Where Device Control Plus is used
Device Control Plus is suited to controlling USB storage and other attached peripherals on endpoints. It can block unauthorised devices, allow approved devices, apply read-only removable-media access, and restrict copying or transfers by file size and type. Temporary access can be granted to third-party devices for a defined period, including devices used inside or outside the network perimeter.
Fits within these solutions
Suitable environments
Device Control Plus applies to endpoint environments where USB and peripheral devices need to be identified, authorised, restricted and recorded. Its scope covers device access and file transfers through removable media, rather than broader network, cloud storage or asset lifecycle management.
Benefits
Restricted Unknown Hardware
Trusted device controls limit endpoint access by unauthorised peripherals.
Controlled File Copying
Read-only settings and copy restrictions limit file movement through removable media.
Temporary Device Access
Defined time limits allow third-party devices to be used without permanent access.
Auditable Device Use
Device records, alerts and reports provide evidence of activity and access attempts.
Capabilities
Device Identification
Identifies USB and peripheral devices connected to endpoints.
Device Authorisation
Authorises or blocks USB and peripheral device access on endpoints.
Read-Only Media
Sets removable devices to read-only and blocks file copying from them.
Transfer Restrictions
Restricts removable-media data transfers by file size and file type.
Trusted Device Lists
Uses trusted device lists to block unauthorised devices.
Device Activity Records
Records device use and unauthorised access attempts with alerts and reports.
Common Use Cases
USB Access Control
Allow approved USB devices while blocking unauthorised devices on endpoints.
Removable Media Restrictions
Apply read-only access and block file copying from removable devices.
Transfer Limit Policies
Set file size and file type restrictions for removable-media transfers.
Third-Party Device Access
Grant third-party devices temporary access for a defined period.
