 The simple and effective tool for blocking access to a computers USB port! With this neat little device, system administrators can physically prevent users from connecting Pen Drives, MP3 Players and other USB Mass Storage Devices to their computers to copy data, introduce viruses etc.
We’ve come across another USB lock, and unlike the half-baked USB Port Security Lock, which attempts to use your USB port as a substitute for a Kensington lock port, Lindy’s USB Port goes after the simpler and more practical goal of securing the USB port itself. The device consists of two pieces: a lock that snaps into your port, and a key that you use to pull it out. The idea, of course, is that locking your USB ports will stop casual data theft, and we could see this coming in handy for, say, offices with lots of open cubicles or college data centers.
Physically blocks access to a USB port
Quick and easy to use
Consists of 4 locks and 1 key
5 different colour code versions available: Pink, Green, Blue, Orange, White
Each key only works with a lock of the same colour
Additional locks available in packs of 10 (without key)
Realistically, though, this probably provides only minimal protection, since you’ll still be open to network-based attacks (not to mention CD-burner data theft) — and we suspect that a brute force attempt to rip this out could totally trash your USB port, forcing fairly expensive repairs. Still, if you want to give it a try, you can get a pack of four in your choice of blue, green, pink, orange or white for just £14.99 ($26.45).
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