USB drives make it easy to transfer files between systems, but they also increase the risk of sensitive data leaving the organization through unauthorized devices. Device Control Plus helps reduce this risk by enforcing BitLocker encryption on the connected drive before users can transfer data to it. The entire process is policy-driven, allowing admins to ensure that only Bitlocker-encrypted devices are allowed to store or transfer organizational data.

Why USB encryption matters

USB drives make it easy to move files, but they also make it easy for sensitive data to leave the organization. If a drive is lost or stolen, any unencrypted files stored on it can be accessed immediately, exposing customer data, financial records, and other confidential information.

For organizations handling customer records, financial information, healthcare data, an unencrypted USB drive can result in data exposure, increase compliance risk under regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, and damage customer trust.

The risk isn't limited to lost devices. Employees often copy files to USB drives for legitimate reasons such as backups, file sharing, or offline access. Without encryption controls, those files remain vulnerable once they leave managed endpoints.

By enforcing encryption before data is transferred to USB drives, organizations can ensure that sensitive files remain protected even if the device falls into the wrong hands. This results in stronger data security, reduced compliance risk, and greater control over information that leaves the organization.

How USB encryption works in Device Control Plus

Device Control Plus enforces encryption only when users attempt to copy corporate data to an unencrypted USB drive.This ensures that corporate data is copied only to encrypted devices without affecting user productivity. Device Control Plus can:

Grant read-only access

Users can connect unencrypted USB devices and view the files already available on them without any restrictions.

Enforce encryption before data transfer

When users attempt to copy files to an unencrypted removable device, they are prompted to encrypt the device using BitLocker To Go. Write access is enabled only after encryption is complete, helping ensure that sensitive data is stored only on encrypted removable devices.

Retrieve recovery keys from a central console

Every USB drive encrypted through Device Control Plus generates a recovery key during encryption. Admins can retrieve the recovery key directly from the Device Control Plus server console using the drive's Key ID, helping users regain access to encrypted USBs when needed.

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