Released in late 2024 with version 10.6.3, Secure Your USB Drives with Gilisoft USB Lock v10.6.3 is the powerful USB security software from GiliSoft, allowing users to password-protect USB drives, block unauthorized USB devices, disable reading/writing to removable media, and control access to CD/DVD drives and other ports for enhanced data protection on Windows PCs.
Key Highlights
- USB Password Protection – Lock USB flash drives with password so they can only be accessed after entering the correct password on any computer.
- Block Unauthorized Devices – Prevent unknown or unauthorized USB storage devices from connecting while allowing trusted ones via whitelist.
- Read/Write Control – Disable writing to USB drives to prevent data leakage or allow read-only access for safe viewing.
- Port & Device Blocking – Block CD/DVD drives, floppy drives, network sharing, Bluetooth, infrared ports, and other removable media.
- Trusted Devices Management – Create whitelist of approved USB devices that can bypass restrictions for convenient use.
- Activity Monitoring – Log all USB device connections, access attempts, and blocked actions for security auditing.
- Performance & Stability – Lightweight with no system slowdown, improved Windows 11 compatibility, and easy-to-use interface for home and office use.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10 / 8 / 7)
- 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
- Integrated GPU sufficient
- NVMe SSD strongly advised