On 2008-04-02, Richard B. Gilbert <rgilbert88@comcast.net> wrote:
> BertieBigBollox@gmail.com wrote:
>> OK. Can't completely turn off the USB ports because, of course, the
>> keyboard and mouse are USB.
>>
>> However, one of our customers has got a requirment that USB be
>> 'controlled' or locked down. Any ideas if this is possible or if there
>> is any software available to allow this to happen?
>
> I'm afraid that your customer may have to lower their expectations or
> spend a hell of a lot of money. I suppose they are concerned that
> someone will plug in a "thumb drive" and walk off with a lot of
> proprietary data. My response would be that if they can't trust the
> people who have access, they either hired the wrong people or gave too
> many of them too much access.

IIRC, the oddly named Mr. Bollox works in the financial sector. In which case, I
suggest you point your finger at the correct people; the regulators.


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