Protection from USB Devices
Device Access Management
Recent surveys show that the biggest threat to networks often comes from internal users rather than external hacking attempts. Most networks have adequate security on incoming email and internet access, but very few have protection against USB devices (USB Keys, hard drives, Mp3 players). This gives pupils, students and staff an open door to try putting software, images and music files onto the network or copying installed software from the network, all of which are copyright infringements and create potentially costly liability.
It can also affect the integrity of the network and so increase the time and money required to maintain it.
e-safe education’s Device Access Management allows the manager of the network to create security policies and restrictions which take back control over not just USB keys but other devices that could be connected. Its flexibility allows the manager to determine whether devices are completely blocked, allowed or allowed with restrictions via a simple graphical interface.
Features
- Manages the use of all removable media & devices (USB keys, printers, modems, PDAs, scanners, RIM, Bluetooth etc)
- Encryption to protect data
- Unauthorised software/file protection
- Centralised management
- Protection on the desktop
- Automatic anti-virus scanner integration & e-mail malicious content security
Benefits
- Ability to use USB technology without fear of undermining your security strategy
- Allows you to control, audit and track media use and minimise exposure to risk from viruses and malware
- Empowers students to be able to utilise large file formats for enriched presentations and coursework
- Reduces the impact on the performance of the internet connection, especially with the introduction of Managed Learning Environments
- Enables copyright compliance to be positively enforced, reducing the establishment's risk to litigation
- Reduces the vicarious liabilities of the Senior Leadership team
