RE: Disabling USB mass storage

From: Laura A. Robinson (laurarobinson_at_verizon.net)
Date: 03/08/05

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To: "'sanjiv'" <ska262001@yahoo.co.in>, <Bob@dexis.net>, <focus-ms@securityfocus.com>

    > we are doing the same for the time being but now system come
    > with USB mouse and hence the problem. Is it possible to
    > restrict by some means this USB port to use only USB mouse?

    Not that I can think of, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's impossible.
    I suppose you might be able to use WMI to check machines for USB device that
    aren't mice and then disable them (also via WMI), but I don't know of any
    universal method to say "USB mice only, please". ;-)

    > Is there a tool or someway to detect all systems on the
    > domain where USB port is open? <As a cross-check and to be
    > double sure>

    W. M. I. :-)

    Laura

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