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How to disable removable storage using GPO

Since removable storage devices are commonly used to exfiltrate data out of a company, auditing them is imperative. You can set up GPOs to audit external storage devices or if you find it necessary, you can disable it altogether. The steps below will guide you to disable removable storage usage on your network and prevent users from accessing the files on the device

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  • Step 1: Enable Group Policy Auditing
  • Launch the 'Server Manager'and open the Group Policy Management Console(GPMC).

  • In the left pane, expand the 'Forest'and 'Domains' nodes to reveal the specified domain you want to track the changes for.

  • Expand the domain a right click 'Default Domain Policy'.You can also choose a domain policy that is universal throughout the domain, or create a new GPO and link it to the Default Domain Policy.

  • Click on 'Edit' of the desired group policy, to open up the Group Policy Management Editor.

  • Expand 'Computer Configuration'-->Policies-->Windows Settings-->Administrative Templates-->System-->Removable Storage Access.

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  • Double click the All Removable Storage classes: Deny all access policy. Select Enabled and click OK.

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    1. Close the Group Policy Editor
    2. Restart the computer to apply the changes.
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