Block USB File Transfers by File Type

With AccessPatrol’s USB blocker you can block files from being transferred to USB devices based on their name or extension. Prevent data exfiltration by stopping users from transferring unauthorized files. Protect sensitive data such as Microsoft Access database files, spreadsheets and executable files.

Protect sensitive business data by blocking high-risk file extensions and file names

Restrict file transfers to external storage devices

Manage custom file blocking policies for each department and endpoint device

Even authorized USB devices used by trusted employees can potentially be misused. AccessPatrol’s Block File Extensions feature provides an added layer of security to proactively prevent employees from transferring high-risk files based on their file types and file names.

All of CurrentWare’s products continue to enforce policies even when managed devices lose connection to the CurrentWare server, allowing users to be monitored and managed when they are working offline or on another network.

Why use a USB blocker?

As part of a multi-layered data loss prevention strategy you will need access control measures to protect against USB storage devices. AccessPatrol provides the critical security controls you need to prevent employees, guests, and contractors from stealing sensitive data such as personally identifiable information (PII), trade secrets, and financial records.

USB Security: Enforce the exclusive use of authorized USB devices. Combine AccessPatrol’s software-based policies with existing administrative safeguards to prevent employees from using personal USB devices.

Prevent Data Breaches: Flash drives are portable and easy to hide. AccessPatrol’s technical safeguards stop insider threats from transferring sensitive data to all forms of removable media.

Endpoint Security: USB devices can unknowingly infect company computers with ransomware and other malicious software. AccessPatrol protects these endpoints against rogue USB devices by proactively preventing the transmission of data.

Combine this feature with AccessPatrol’s full suite of external device policy management features for full control over how removable media and other peripherals are used in your organization.