Portable Panic: The Evolution of USB Insecurity
As USB devices have evolved into useful storage media, they've also turned into a security nightmare for agencies.
The usage of USB devices should be encouraged and embraced to improve productivity, but they also must be managed to minimize the risks inherent with these tools.
This paper discusses how USB devices have evolved and looks in-depth at the productivity benefits as well as the potential risks these devices can introduce if not managed properly.
This paper also offers recommendations on how to balance the productivity versus risk challenge and highlights how government agencies can effectively manage the usage of USB devices and prevent data loss and malware introduction.
