USB Lockdown Software for Enterprise

USB Lock RP is a robust USB device control software solution that centrally manages access to removable drives, mobile devices, and wireless adapters on servers, workstations, and laptops within a network. It presents smart USB Lockdown designed to block USB removable devices to protect computers data in Industrial processes as well as corporate offices.

Figure 1: USB-Lock-RP Device Control Software (screenshot).

Classified as enterprise USB port control, USB-Lock-RP is an administrative and enforcement tool specifically designed to block USB devices and protect data assets on Windows operating systems. It operates independently with a minimal memory and storage footprint.

The Management Console operates on-premises within the enterprise network and provides real-time granular control and visibility over USB activity and endpoint computers. It controls device access policy and enforces rules to specific computers, as well as groups of computers with ease. Receives devices connection alerts and logs events automatically, including USB Monitoring for details on approved file transfers.

USB Lock RP detects devices' hardware IDs to allow specific USB devices and block the rest without interfering with harmless peripherals. USB flash drives can be authorized to work on specific machines, groups or across the network

USB Lockdown is required to effectively prevent data loss and malware infection by means of USB media. USB Lock rejects unauthorized devices at system level and blocks USB incoming and outgoing data.

USB blocking and Lock down characteristics are unique and offer superior data security than consumer-based USB control solutions or antivirus software attempting to analyze unauthorized devices, because accessing unknown devices creates unnecessary risk and results in a waste of system resources.

Additionally, it can set strong encryption to data transferred from the PC to authorized USB drives. Auto-Encryption can be turned ON/OFF in real-time.

It is also capable of setting a read-only policy for specific USB drives in real-time. This advanced read-only function write-protects specific USB drives data while other authorized USB drives can be full access on the same machine. (While unauthorized USB drives continue to be blocked)

Seamless USB Device Control Integration and Deployment

USB Lock offers effortless integration of USB device control into your existing IT infrastructure. Designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, the software ensures quick deployment across all endpoint devices with minimal system impact. Its lightweight footprint means you can implement robust USB security measures without compromising performance or requiring significant hardware upgrades.

The deployment process is straightforward and can be executed remotely, allowing administrators to install the client software on multiple machines simultaneously using tools like Group Policy or Windows Installer MSI packages. This means your organization can rapidly establish comprehensive USB port control and device management without disrupting daily operations.

By operating entirely on-premises, USB-Lock-RP eliminates dependencies on cloud services or continuous internet connectivity, enhancing security and giving you full control over your data and device policies. The intuitive Management Console provides centralized administration, enabling you to configure and enforce security settings across specific computers or groups with ease.

Whether protecting a small business or a large enterprise network, USB-Lock-RP scales seamlessly to meet your organization's needs, providing consistent USB device control and endpoint protection throughout your environment.

Features of USB-Lock-RP Device Control Software

Feature	Description
Centralized USB Management	Easy to set and operate USB control from a single console.
Scalable Network Capability	Proven ability to control USB devices in networks ranging from small businesses to large enterprises.
Group and Specific Computer Security	Secure groups of computers or specific computers from USB threats.
USB Device Whitelisting	Whitelist USB devices by hardware ID and block all others.
Real-Time Policy Enforcement	Enforce group security policy settings in real-time.
Automatic Authorization Mode	Automatically whitelist USB devices across the network.
Alerts and Logs	Receive alerts and log USB device connections in the network.
Read-Only USB Drive Setting	Set specific USB drives to read-only mode.
Enhanced Visibility for Disconnected Machines:	View settings, recent alerts, and authorized devices for machines not currently connected to the network, allowing administrators to efficiently monitor and manage all endpoints.
Enhanced Approved Devices Visibility	Displays and exports (CSV) all authorized devices' names and IDs divided by groups, per machine, and group-wide approvals from one place. The new centralized view simplifies the management of USB device authorizations across the network.
Remote Desktop Compatibility	Compatible with Remote Desktop; adapts to screen resolution changes and smart desktop area use.
Export Reports	Export status and alert reports to CSV format.
Full-Screen Locking Alerts	Display full-screen locking alerts upon blocking USB devices (includes your company logo).
File Transfer Monitoring and Encryption	Monitor and encrypt file transfers from endpoints to authorized USB drives (ON/OFF).
Easy Client Deployment	Deploy clients easily through Group Policy using Windows Installer MSI.
SIEM Integration	Event logs in Common Event Format (CEF) for integration with SIEM.
User-Independent Control	Controls USB devices even if no user is logged into the client system (settings and enforcement).

Benefits of Using USB-Lock-RP Device Control Software

Benefit	Description
Data Loss Prevention (USB DLP)	Prevents data loss from computers and authorized USB devices.
Malware Prevention	Blocks USB devices to prevent malware infections entering computers via USB media.
Event Notifications	Informs of USB blocking, approvals, and other device connection events and activities.
Regulatory Compliance	Ensures compliance with removable media policies.
Perpetual Licensing	Offers a permanent enterprise licensing model with a one-time payment, including two years of updates. Post two years, updates are optional at a reduced cost.
Autonomous Control	Designed for autonomous organizational control; doesn't require internet connectivity.
Strong Device Control	Blocks or authorizes devices at the endpoint system level in real-time.
All-Inclusive Solution	Includes all features; no need to order additional modules for encryption or monitoring.

Software Type:

• Control: USB Management application On-Premises (not cloud-based)
• Client: Local System Service

Development Status: Active.

• Latest Version: v.13.844
• Published date: October 2, 2024.

Support:

• Dedicated Technical Team on Stand by

Blocking USB Devices on Specific Computers

1. Select a client PC from the USB-Lock-RP Control Dashboard network list.
2. Click on the left-side lock icon.
3. Done! You have just protected the removable drives sector on the selected computer in real-time.

Now the following devices will be blocked unless specifically authorized: USB, eSATA and Firewire drives, Mobile phones (MTP Protocol), and memory cards while also smart blocking USB keystroke injection attacks. Setting are enforced in real-time (To unprotect just click the lock again).

Locking Peripheral Ports on Groups of Computers

By default 5 groups are created, and all new installed clients will belong to group 1 as seen on the groups column, so you are ready to lock removable storage on all computers at this point.

1. Rename groups using the group rename function.(optional.)
2. Add computers to groups by right clicking on the selected machine and choosing a group name.(optional.)
3. Click the Group security button and choose the group name, sector (e.g., Removable drives), desired action (e.g., Protect) and press OK.

Great!, you just Locked removable drives sector on all computers that belong to the chosen group. You will see all computers in that group changing its security status to protected in real-time.

Whitelist USB Thumb drives and Smartphones

Authorizing specific USB pen drives and Mobile phones is as easy, just insert the device you need to authorize (at the control or at the client) and press authorize. Done!

Besides USB Control (Removable Storage Sector), three other sectors to manage are available and are as easy to protect: CD/DVD Sector, iRDA/Bluetooth Sector, and WiFi Sector.

Blocked or authorized device connection to any client computer automatically generate an alert event stored encrypted at Control server. This records are readable from within the Central USB-Lock-RP Device Control interface and show date-time, Hardware ID, logged user & machine name.

At client-side a full screen alert instructs the user to remove the device, this alerts bear the licensed organization logo at top-left corner.

USB Encryption

The protection of data inside removable storage is done by forcing automatic encryption, this function can also be turned ON or OFF with just one click. (Monitoring needs to be activated for USB encryption to work).

When USB encryption is active all files transferred from the endpoint computer to authorized USB flash drives are automatically AES 256 encrypted. (all data not just the headers)

Stored files on encrypted USB Thumb drives can be opened within the endpoint originating client or within any other endpoint USB-Lock-RP client that has USB Encryption activated. (files are automatically decrypted in those systems when opened)

This function ensures that information contained inside authorized devices is only accessible within determined computers in the network and none outside the network.

Protection against badUSB devices

Protecting against badUSB device e.g. USB Rubber Ducky is very important. This device type is extremely dangerous, its firmware has been modified to impersonate Human interface devices (HID) such as keyboards.

This class of BadUSB can inflict keystroke injection attacks and introduce malicious payloads to harm the operating system and network infrastructure. Blocking BadUSB is a standard function in USB Lock, the program makes a quick analysis when it detects any change on keyboard or mouse enumeration to prevent such attacks, other than that keyboards and mouse can work normally without restriction.

USB Monitoring

Monitoring the transfer of files to removable drives is activated or deactivated with just one click independently of the removable storage sector protection state. Monitoring can be set to groups or to specific machines, While USB removable drives sector is in protected state authorized devices will be monitored and while in unprotected state any connected usb drive is monitored

USB File Transfer Monitoring Records Include

Monitored Data	Description
File Name	Includes the full name and extension of the transferred file.
File Size	Size of the file in bytes.
Transfer Date	Date and time when the file transfer occurred.
Last Modified Date	Date and time when the file was last modified before transfer.
Source Machine Name	Name of the machine from which the file transfer originated.
Logged-in User(s)	Name(s) of the user(s) logged into the machine during the file transfer.
USB Drive Letter	Drive letter assigned to the destination USB device.
Device ID	Complete device ID, including vendor, product, and unique identifiers.

Records are received by the control in near real-time and are presented for an at a glance view on two side panels and stored organized by machine name/date/time for review when needed.
At the Central control server the collected data remains encrypted and same as all device connection alert records are protected only readable within the control interface.
USB File transfer monitoring can be set to be simultaneously sent as part of the secure email alert function if configured.