I think that we're missing something in this discussion - namely that the usb lockdown is something that we will have no choice BUT to do - up till now shutting down usb ports has been the easy work around - via bios, not loading the device drivers or just disabling the port.
The problem is that many hardware vendors are moving towards usb as the be all and end all - how many new computers are being sold with no ports other than usb - parallel, serial, ps2 - all gone... What about laptops where the internal connection is via usb - either for the hard drive or the onboard cd/dvd ... Disabling the usb is no longer an option. We've all got privacy legislation that we have to concern ourselves with, not to mention corporate data - if we don't do our due diligence and restrict the kinds of devices that can access the ports, then we have no guarantee that info isn't leaving the company. Roman Iwasjuk Systems Manager Buduchnist Credit Union Ltd On 6/15/06, George Njoku <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gentlemen, this USB lock down for certain device is a nice idea, but > just not necessary > > George Njoku > Turner Engineering, Inc. > 973.263.1000 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.clearswift.com ********************************************************************** --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
