Sophos Device Control

Control USB keys, drives and wireless networking

Sophos device control technology helps you to reduce the risk of data leakage and malware infection

SophosLabs™ develops the pioneering technology built into our products. Our device control technology gives administrators control over removable storage devices as a fundamental step in preventing data leaks and reducing the risk of malware infection.

Controlling devices - a key requirement of any DLP policy

Businesses and government agencies are increasingly reporting the loss of confidential personal data that has left thousands - even millions - vulnerable to identity theft.

Administrators are concerned that users routinely store sensitive information on mobile and removable storage devices, such as CDs and USB keys, which increases the risk of intentional or accidental data loss incidents. Such devices also pose an additional risk of introducing malware to an organization's network.

Reducing these risks through greater control - but without extra overheads - is the challenge.

Integrated device control in Endpoint Security and Control

Endpoint Security and Control lets you control the use of devices through the anti-virus client, while it simultaneously scans for malware and controlled applications.

• Detects and blocks unauthorized use of removable storage devices, optical media drives and wireless networking protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth and Infrared)
• Allows administrators to set a block or allow policy for different groups of computers
• Reports instantly on device activity in the management console
• Simplifies administration with a single console for anti-virus, firewall, application control, device control and network access control