Before I make my post, I want to make it clear that I have looked in the forums and saw a post similar to this one, but I still have a few questions floating in my head.
With all the security programs out there, most companies will use them to block the floppy drives, cd drives etc. The problem I have noticed at my jobplace, is that they do such. They also filter emails etc. and wont let you attach certain file types. I just purchased however a fancy usb 2.0 keychain (flash) and I noticed since some of us have scanners/printers attached via USB, that the software they use (I think McAfee) does not restrict the USB ports. This got me thinking. How easy would it be to steal files off the PC? Or how easy would it be to execute viruses etc. that terminate the virus scanner? I work for an attornies firm and a lot of the documents on their servers are private and should not be "let out". My concern arises that it IS possible to use the keychain to do damage of some sort. What could be done to protect that scenario? I realize you can block I/O and probably restrict some IRQ settings, but is it truly secure? The particular keychain I got does not require drivers, so installation of a floppy disk is not needed. Keep in mine please, they they can not just disable all usb ports, since they are being used.
Thanks Guys n Gals.
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