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The thread discusses how to restrict access to removable media via Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Neemobeer suggests creating two GPOs—one to deny read/write access and another to override it for specific AD groups, emphasizing user configuration settings. ussnorway adds that local users might bypass GPO restrictions if they have physical access to the port, highlighting potential limitations of this approach. Overall, the conversation reflects practical advice on media access control with an acknowledgment of possible security bypasses.

jesusMT

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Thank you for your answers.
 

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Create two GPOs one set to deny read and write for removable media.
Create a second GPO that applies after the deny all that is targeted to a AD group and make sure the GPO settings are User config and not computer config.

Neemobeer

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Create two GPOs one set to deny read and write for removable media.
Create a second GPO that applies after the deny all that is targeted to a AD group and make sure the GPO settings are User config and not computer config.
 

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ussnorway

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if we assume these users are remote then yes but a local user can just bypass the GPO if they can actually use the port itself