Removable storage access control on Windows and removable storage protection on Mac are generally available, and printer protection on Windows is now available in public preview.

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Removable Storage Access Locate Removable Disks: Deny read access and set it to Enabled. Remove: Media is Write Protected message.

In high-security environments, USB drives can be a double-edged sword. The flash drive is essential for information ...

To block removable storage on your device, navigate to ‘Computer Configuration’ > Policies > Windows Settings > Administrative Templates > System > Removable Storage Access.

Microsoft explains that "the new feature allows to Audit/Allow/Prevent Read, Write, or Execute access to removable storage based on various device properties, e.g., Vendor ID, Serial Number ...

If your removable drive is lost or stolen, whoever finds it has complete access to its contents, which might include confidential files and personal information.

Disadvantages The three products — Endpoint Encryption Device Control, Endpoint Encryption Full Disk Edition and Endpoint Encryption Removable Storage Edition — must be purchased and installed ...

Removable storage is hot at this year’s Flash Memory Summit. The SD card has been the mainstay for compact removable storage in embedded systems as well as commercial and consumer products like ...