Disabling USB connectivity via Microsoft Intune is essential for enhancing data security and preventing unauthorized data transfers within your organization. This article outlines how to effectively disable USB devices using Intune, ensuring compliance and robust endpoint security.
Why Disable USB Connectivity in Intune?
Disabling USB ports helps protect your organization’s sensitive data from threats such as malware infections, data theft, and unauthorized access. Intune makes it easy to enforce this security policy across all managed devices.
Step-by-Step Guide to Disable USB Connectivity Using Intune
Step 1: Access Intune Admin Center
- Log into the Microsoft Intune admin center.
- Navigate to Devices > By Platform > Windows > Configuration.
Step 2: Create a New Configuration Profile
- Click on Create Profile.
- Choose the platform Windows 10 and later and select Settings Catalog.
- Click Create
- On the Basics tab, fill in the Name and Description
- Click Next
Step 3: Configure USB Device Restrictions
- On the Configuration settings tab, click + Add settings
- Search for “Removable Storage Access”.
- Select “Removable Disks: Deny write access” or “Removable Disks: Deny read access” as needed to restrict USB connectivity effectively.
- Click Next
- Skip the Scope tags
Step 4: Assign the Configuration Profile
- Assign the profile to desired user groups.
Step 5: Monitor and Verify Deployment
- Confirm the profile deployment under Devices > Configuration.
- Verify that USB connectivity is disabled on end-user devices.
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