USB spy

[Gil]

I'm a system administrator and working in a security area. Any USB plug-in
hardware devices like Pendrive Camera etc.. is forbidden. I was asked to
look for some software that tracks users violating the above restrictions.
This software could be installed inside the users PC's(I can install it from
my server), in the Domain Controller or anywhere.

What are the alternatives available in the market?

Thanks in advance

Gil

 

[Bob I]

Wouldn't that be a bit like closing the door after the horse got away?
Why not just disable the USB?

 

[Steve Parry]

I'm a system administrator and working in a security area. Any USB plug-in
hardware devices like Pendrive Camera etc.. is forbidden. I was asked to
look for some software that tracks users violating the above restrictions.
This software could be installed inside the users PC's(I can install it
from my server), in the Domain Controller or anywhere.

What are the alternatives available in the market?

Thanks in advance

Gil

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/free-usb-locks.html

although perhaps something like this would be better

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=265392

 

[paulmd]

I'm a system administrator and working in a security area. Any USB plug-in
hardware devices like Pendrive Camera etc.. is forbidden. I was asked to
look for some software that tracks users violating the above restrictions.
This software could be installed inside the users PC's(I can install it from
my server), in the Domain Controller or anywhere.

What are the alternatives available in the market?

Thanks in advance

Gil

Disabling USB functionality both at a BIOS level, and from within
windows would be ever so much more effective. You could even consider
desoldering or blocking the USB ports.

 

[Juan I. Cahis]

Wouldn't that be a bit like closing the door after the horse got away?
Why not just disable the USB?

I have the same problem, and the answer is that in many cases, you
have valid peripherals to install through USB ports (printers, bars
scanners, etc.)
Thanks
Juan I. Cahis
Santiago de Chile (South America)
Note: Please forgive me for my bad English, I am trying to improve it!

 

[Bob I]

Not the same, "Any USB plug-in hardware devices like Pendrive Camera
etc.. is forbidden." in my book, means ANY "USB plug-in..... is
forbidden." In your case, removing selected INF files may suffice to
prevent device recognition.