IP-guard Device Management imposes policy-based usage controls for removable media devices, including USB flash drives, Bluetooth devices, etc. It efficiently prevents data theft and the introduction of malware from external devices.

Effective device control

• Prevents end users from using specific devices
• Restricts device usage during given time range

Real-time alert and warning

• Customizes warning messages
• Displays alert messages if there is any attempt to connect unauthorized devices to computers on corporate networks
• Sends warning messages to users connecting unauthorized devices to computers on corporate networks

Device Management can effectively control the following devices:

• Storage Devices:
  floppy disks, CD-ROMs, CD burners, tape drives, hard disks, USB flash drives, memory sticks, MP3 players, smartphones, etc.
• Dialup:
  dial-up Connection
• Communications Devices:
  COM, LPT, USB, SCSI, 1394 controllers; infrared, PCMICA, Bluetooth, modem, direct lines
• USB Devices:
  USB keyboards, USB mice, USB modems, USB image devices, USB CD-ROMs, USB drives, USB hard disks, USB LAN adaptors
• Network Devices:
  wireless LAN adaptors, virtual LAN adaptors, PnP adapters, virtual CD-ROMs
• Others:
  audio devices, virtual CD-ROMs