RE: USB Write Blocker but going the other way?!

Robert,

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Goto [mailto:rgoto@seanet.com]
> Does anyone out there know of hardware usb write blocker?

Many thumb drive's have hardware write blocker switches and you can get
them pretty big now... Also, not hardware, but SP2 lets you edit the
registry to write block USB drives... It may give you what you're
looking for...

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2otech.
mspx#ECAA

Controlling block storage devices on USB buses
What does controlling block storage devices on USB buses do? This
feature provides the ability to set a registry key that will prevent
write operations to USB block storage devices, such as memory sticks.
When this registry key is enabled, the devices function only as
read-only devices. You can implement this setting as part of a security
strategy to prevent users from transporting data using these devices.

Who does this feature apply to?
* Users who do not want data to be written from their computer to a USB
storage device.
 
* IT professionals who want to implement organization controls over the
use of USB block storage devices
 

T

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