RE: How to disable USB in 64 bit environment

[Michael Sturtz <Michael.Sturtz () PACCAR com>]

Why don't you use GPO (Group Policy Objects)?  You can disable USB storage devices in GPOs and even if the user is a 
local administrator they will not be able to access USB storage devices.  Policies are dynamically updated and enforced 
by the system.  If you do not have Active Directory then you can use local policy to disable the USB storage devices.
Michael

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From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of kartik.netsec () gmail com
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 2:12 AM
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Subject: How to disable USB in 64 bit environment

Hi,

I am puzzled on how to control external drive usage in our environment (Win 7 64 bit). Please help me providing your 
opinions based on below scenario:

1. USB control does not work as SEP 11.0 does not support 64 bit OS for application and device control. (Needs 
migration to 12.1, but will take months) 2. Cannot disable USB via BIOS as users use USB mouse.
3. Tried disabling USB through registry, but it is not a permanent solution, as anyone can google on how to enable USB 
via registry.
4. Conducted user awareness traning many times but it doesn't seem to change users behaviour.

Thanks,
Kartik

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