USB Lockdown Software for Enterprise
Control USB Devices Access and Lock USB Ports in Real-time.
USB Blocking, Whitelisting, Encryption and Monitoring
USB Lock RP is the strongest USB device control software solution to centrally control removable drives, mobile devices and wireless adapters access to servers, workstations and laptops in a network. Presents smart USB lockdown designed to block USB removable devices to protect computers data in Industrial processes as well as corporate offices.
USB-Lock-RP Device Control Software.
Classified as USB port control for enterprise, USB-Lock-RP software is an administrative and enforcement tool specifically designed block USB devices to protect data assets in windows operating systems, without concern to dependencies, at a very small memory/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 devices 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 ID 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.
Also capable of setting read-only policy to 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)
- Centralized USB Management, easy to set and operate.
- Proven capability to control USB in large networks.
- Secure Groups of Computers or Specific Computers from USB threat.
- Whitelists USB Devices by Hardware ID and Block the rest.
- Enforces Groups security Policy settings in real-time.
- Automatic Authorizations Mode, Whitelist USB devices across the network automatically.
- Receives alerts & logs USB device connections in the network.
- Set read-only to specific usb drives.
- Compatible with Remote Desktop, Adapts to screen resolution changes, Smart desktop area use.
- Export Status and Alerts Reports to csv format (Comma-separated value)
- Presents Full Screen Locking upon Blocking USB Devices (includes your company logo).
- Monitors & Encrypts File Transfers from Endpoints to Authorized USB drives (ON/OFF).
- Easy Client Deployment through Group Policy (Windows Installer MSI).
- Event logs in CEF (Common events format) for integration with SIEM.
- Controls USB even if no user is logged into the client system (Setting and enforcement).
Benefits:
- Block usb devices to prevent malware infection entering computer by usb media.
- Prevent Data loss from Computers & Authorized USB Devices (USB DLP)
- Inform of USB blocking, approval and other device connection events & Activity
- Compliance with Removable Media Policy.
- Permanent end-user enterprise licensing model, One-time payment only.
- Designed for organization autonomous control, doesn't require internet.
- Strong Device Control, blocks or authorizes devices at endpoint system level in real-time.
- All included, no need to order additional modules for encryption or monitoring.
Requirements:
- Network TCP/IP (LAN, WLAN or WAN)
- Windows Operating Systems from NT 10 to NT 5.1 (Physical or Virtual Machine)
- Other Dependencies: None
Software Type:
- Control: USB Management application On-Premises (not cloud-based)
- Client: Local System Service
Development Status: Active.
- Latest Version: v.13.838
- Published date: July 8, 2024.
Version 13.838 highlights:
Disconnected Machines Enhanced Visibility:
- Shows all settings, most recent alerts, and authorized devices for machines not logged into the system.
- This highly requested feature now provides administrators with the ability to monitor and manage disconnected machines efficiently.
Enhanced Approved Devices Visibility:
- Displays and reports (CSV) all authorized devices name and ID divided by Groups,Per Machine, and Group-wide approved from one place.
- The New Centralized view simplifies the management of USB device authorizations across the network.
- Dedicated Technical Team on Stand by
USB Authorization Panel: Provides 4 easy ways to remotelly authorize USB devices on any machine in real-time:
- Drag and Drop: Drag from USB blocked or allowed most recent alerts list and Drop into any of the 20 available spots per machine.
- Automatic Authorization: Authorize USB devices automatically as they connect to the selected client machine.(Turn ON/OFF to activate or deactivate).
- Authorize a USB device already connected at client while the sector is unprotected.
- Manual USB Authorization: Manually enter the device ID to be authorized.
- UMS (USB Mass Storage Device).
- USB flash drives.
- Memory Card readers.
- Memory Cards.
- UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol).
- Portable Hard drives.
- SSD Enclosures.
- USB-MTP (Media Transfer Protocol).
- Smartphones.
- Tablets.
- Portable devices.
- Smart card readers.
- Smart cards.
- External magnetic hard drives.
- e-SATA.
- Firewire (IEEE 1394).
- Wireless Transceivers.
- WiFi.
- Bluetooth.
- IrDA.
- External and Internal.
- CD.
- DVD.
- Blu-Ray.
- USB-HID (Human Interface Device).
- BadUSBs (Keystroke Injection).
- Arduino.
- USB Rubber Ducky.
USB-Lock-RP Device Control Software is Licensed by top-notch Organizations
Control USB Devices in Real-time
Strong USB Control:
Prevents zero-day USB-based exploit from entering your systems. Block USB incoming and outgoing of data. Device identifiers storage are AES 256 encrypted and HEX masked(variable key, variable initiation vector CBC Mode). Prevents Hardware ID spoofing. Secures systems even if the user is running with administrative credentials.
Straightforward Operation:
Start protecting your network in minutes. Very easy to operate and set security policy. Protection scope is divided in 4 sectors; just select a client machine or computer group and press the desired lock to keep removable storage and portable devices threats away. Once set operation is automatic. Intuitive administrative GUI, virtually no learning curve involved.
Granular Policy:
Authorize specific USB removable drives and/or specific smartphones access to specific computers or to all computers in the network and block the rest. Prevents unauthorized access to USB ports, removable storage, portable devices and other Removable Media from accessing operating systems in the network.
Centralized USB Devices Management:
Centrally set or change security measures and automatically receive and log details on blocked, and authorized USB devices as they are plugged into endpoint computers in real-time. As well as logging and receiving records of files transferred from endpoints to authorized USB Devices as events occur.
Personalized USB Lockdown:
Presents informative Lockdown alerts screens at client computers upon blocking USB devices, USB Lockdown screens presented at endpoint computers are personalized with the end-user organization/enterprise logo. Personalization is automatically done by our team prior to secure electronic delivery (within 3 hours order made)
Smart USB Port Control:
Designed to block usb devices & control USB port access without interfering with non-storage USB peripherals (mouse, keyboards, webcams, printers), But capable of detecting and unobtrusively protect against keystroke injection and malicious payload attacks by devices such as BadUSBs (USB Rubber Ducky) that impersonate HID keyboards or mouse.
USB Monitoring:
Effective monitoring of data transferred from endpoint computers to authorized USB portable storage (thumb/flash/pen drives). Records automatically arrive and are stored secured at the Control server. The Administrative Console can be set to send these records to a SMTP (TLS/SSL) email within your domain in real-time.
USB DLP:
Effective data loss protection USB Lock protects information contained inside authorized thumb drives by optionally forcing automatic AES 256 encryption of all transferred data files from computers to authorized USB drives, effectively locking out USB access to protect confidential information in case the authorized device is lost or stolen. USB DLP policy can be enabled or disabled with just a click.
Perpetual use Licenses:
Licenses are end-user organization perpetual use licenses and include 2 years updates, after 2 years updates are optional at 20% of licensing cost. USB-Lock-RP is not support demanding, once it's set, it works as intended, this has to do with product maturity and that at client-side the software deals with hardware, not users. Support is in English at no charge by email or phone.
Autonomous Control:
Doesn’t require internet or Active directory.
Protects endpoints data even if the client is disconnected from the network. (At the Control, disconnected Laptops will show in the out-list). Protects at System level. (Effective even if running under administrative account.) Starts protecting even if no user is logged into the system. Works on air-gapped networks and remote locations.
Available for Download:
Download the functional DEMO or request a small set licensed as Proof-of-Concept to your organization. Test how USB Lock Software, manages USB ports and devices access to endpoints for free, no cost or commitment. POC Licenses are personalized with your organization logo. Dedicated team on standby to assist on any questions you may have (24x7).
Easy Deployment:
USB Lock client can be easily mass deployed with GPO or any software deployment tool, the USB Lock client is presented as a standalone Windows Installer MSI that is configurable by command line, ensuring effective initial client deployment and updates. Our team can also preconfigure the MSI for you if required at no cost.
USB Lockdown
Refers to automatically blocking access to the computer desktop. Lockdown occurs when unauthorized USB storage devices (e.g., USB 2.0, USB 3.x) are connected to the usb ports (e.g., standard USB type-A, USB type-C), or remote USB. USB-Lock-RP considers the unauthorized connection of usb storage devices a serious intrusion attempt that should be stopped by all means.
USB Lockdown (a.k.a., USB blocking) is part of the software redundant measures applied to protect the system. This measures take place upon USB detection and included preventing drivers to load, stopping, dismounting, disabling, ejecting devices while blocking USB and access to the desktop. Protection measures escalated depending on the device type and the device status but lockdown is normally included when blocking usb and other removable storage under the software protection scope.
USB blocking is a software capability used by IT security administrators to protect computer systems and data assets from threats posed by the connection of unauthorized USB peripherals.
Blocking USB & desktop Lockdown are simultaneous and present full-screen window alerts that extend to multiple monitors.
Lockdown remains until any of the following conditions is met:
- The blocked USB device is removed. (client-side)
- The master password is used. (client-side.)
- The sector is unprotected. (control-side)
- The USB device is authorized. (control-side)
USB Lock RP Straightforward Operation
Blocking USB Devices on Specific Computers
- Select a client PC from the USB-Lock-RP Control Dashboard network list.
- Click on the left side lock.
Done!, you have just protected the removable drives sector on the selected computer in realtime, now the following devices will be blocked: 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.
- Rename groups using the group rename function.(optional.)
- Add computers to groups by right clicking on the selected machine and choosing a group name.(optional.)
- 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:
- File name including extension
- File size in bytes
- Date of the file transfer event.
- Date the file was last modified.
- The machine name from were the file trasfer originated
- Name of user or users logged in the machine when files were transfered to the USB device.
- The USB drive letter assigned to destination device
- The complete device ID including the vendor and 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.
Reviews:
Reviews For USB Lock Featured at Security Today Buyers Guide (2024):
QUOTE: " USB-LOCK-RP is rocking fast!" Pros: - Easy Interface - Easy Installation via GPO or stand alone - Does not need any extra resources or components to run on any workstations - Runs even on a legacy workstations smoothly - Easy Management Via Admin Control Panel..QUOTE: " Amazing service" Pros: The software does exactly what we need, but it's the responsiveness and quality of support that stands out..QUOTE: " Best for USB/CDRom Blocking" What do you like about USB-Lock-RP? After struggling with fixes, hacks, due to users loading USB and CDRom devices on their workstation adding security risks, I found USB Lock RP 11 years ago. I fell in love with it and been a customer since, continuing to recommend it to anyone trying to secure their network..
Articles:
Auditable USB control
QUOTE: USB control – USB Lockdown blocking screens, which appear at endpoint workstations make it easy for security auditors to test the solution’s effectiveness. With most other solutions on the market, this sort of auditing is not possible.
Auditable USB control, December 18, 2023: USB-Lock-RP,
Article by Francesca Seden in SecurityonScreen.com.
Product showcase: USB-Lock-RP
QUOTE: USB-Lock-RP allows security system administrators to manage USB access from a central administrative console...Preventing unauthorized use of removable media, The solution blocks unauthorized devices as they are connected to computers in the network in real-time.
Product Showcase: February 9, 2021
in: HelpNetSecurity.com
Central Control of Device Access to Computers.
QUOTE: USB-Lock-RP Device Control Software is a unified system to centrally control access to computers by external and remote devices. This protection includes USB ports, removable storage, mobile devices and wireless adapters to servers, workstations and laptops in a network. Specifically, USB-Lock-RP responds to the vulnerability of individual and enterprise-wide computers to cyber exploits...
Article: by Yan Ross
in: CyberDefenseMagazine.com
Direct means of organizations information protection.
QUOTE: ...USB Lock RP is also one of the only pieces of USB control software that personalizes block screens and relevant boxes with a customer’s logo. This builds USB Lock RP into a company’s policy and gives each and every client a feeling of personalized control...
Article: by David Bisson
in: InformationSecurityBuzz.com
Endpoint security that is not a pain in your end!.
QUOTE: ...USB Lock RP not only allows you to maintain control and have flexibility. It gives you peace of mind when it comes to endpoint security and removable devices and more importantly is gets rid of PEST!...
Article: by Ron Barrett
in: NetworkWorld.com