Top 6 Device Control Software (original) (raw)

Device control solutions are often offered alongside features like Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) to address a wide range of security needs. Our analysis compares six solutions based on feature sets, integration capabilities, and user feedback from B2B review platforms.

Comparison of the top 6 device control software solutions

Features comparison (Part 1):

Product Umbrella Solution SIEM Integration Device Inventory Tracking Location Awareness Remote & Temporary Access
NinjaOne MDM MDM ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
DeviceLock By Acronis DLP ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅
Netwrix Endpoint Protector DLP ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Falcon Device Controlby Crowdstrike Endpoint Security ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅
DriveLock Endpoint Security ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅
DeviceLockBy Acronis DLP ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅
ManageEngineDevice Control Plus DLP ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

Features comparison (part 2):

List of common device control software features and key criteria for comparison.

Ranking: The sponsored products at the top are ranked by the number of features.

Market presence criteria comparison for device control software

* Data gathered from leading B2B review platforms.

How we selected the vendors for the comparison.

Analysis of the top device control vendors

We list the pros and cons based on:

1. NinjaOne MDM

NinjaOne offers solutions such as remote monitoring and management (RMM), mobile device management (MDM), and a device control solution.

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2. DeviceLock by Acronis

DeviceLock by Acronis is primarily a device control solution designed to prevent unauthorized data transfers via peripheral devices such as USB drives. It also includes broader data loss prevention features, such as monitoring network communications and content to safeguard against data leaks and insider threats​.

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3. Netwrix Endpoint Protector

Netwrix Endpoint Protector is a fast-growing company that offers a data loss prevention solution focusing on device control. Our analysis and testing indicate that it offers the most device-control capabilities among its competitors. It also offers a USB-blocking tool in its product line.

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4. Falcon Device Control by CrowdStrike

Falcon Device Control by CrowdStrike provides control over USB devices and peripherals, helping organizations mitigate risks from malware and data exfiltration. Built on the Falcon platform, it can be integrated with CrowdStrike’s other security tools, like Falcon Insight.

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5. DriveLock

Owned by DriveLock SE, DriveLock is an endpoint security solution, with device control being one of its main offerings. Its device control product includes managing and restricting access to external devices, such as USB drives, printers, and other peripherals, to prevent unauthorized access or data leakage.

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6. ManageEngine Device Control Plus

ManageEngine Device Control Plus is distinguished by its device management features, including real-time inventory tracking and seamless integration with existing IT systems.

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Common features checklist

Here is a list of common features that a good device control solution should have:

  1. Policy-based device control: Automatically enforces security rules based on predefined policies for device usage.
  2. Whitelist/blacklist device management: Allows or denies specific devices based on a trusted or restricted device list.
  3. Real-time activity monitoring: Tracks and displays device usage in real time, enabling immediate responses to potential threats.
  4. Strong reporting: Provides clear visibility through reports on usage, applied policies, compliant and non-compliant clients, policy violations, and security issues.
  5. Device coverage: Ensures control over devices such as USB drives, printers, and other peripherals.
  6. File transfer control: Manages and restricts file transfers between devices to prevent unauthorized data movement.
  7. Device encryption: Encrypts data on devices, such as USB drives, to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
  8. Remote wiping and management: Allows IT teams to remotely manage devices, including data erasure, from any location.
  9. Script execution on clients: Enables automated tasks or security checks by running scripts on connected devices for enhanced control.
  10. User behavior analytics: Detects anomalies in user behavior to enhance cybersecurity and identify potential threats.
  11. Device backup & recovery: Ensures regular or on-demand backups and allows recovery of critical device data when needed.
  12. Isolated work environment on personal devices: Creates a secure, isolated area on personal phones/devices, allowing access to company resources without providing company-owned devices, a key differentiator for MDM solutions.
  13. Application control/application whitelisting: This limits device access to approved apps, blocking unauthorized ones.

Key Criteria for Comparison

We’ve evaluated these solutions based on several core features that are critical to effective device control:

Vendor selection criteria

FAQs

Device control software is a solution designed to manage and restrict the use of external devices, such as USB storage devices, peripheral devices, and other removable media, to prevent unauthorized access and data loss.
By providing precise and granular control over USB ports and data transfers, it helps protect sensitive data, enforce security policies, and block unauthorized devices like USB drives, preventing data theft or accidental data leakage.

Businesses frequently gather, store, and transmit large amounts of data, requiring multiple users across departments to access it. This broad access, particularly via removable devices like USBs, presents risks of data loss, unauthorized access, and legal violations such as GDPR non-compliance, making device control software essential.

Security: Device control solutions enable monitoring and granular control of USB devices and other external devices, preventing unauthorized access. Tools like USB lockdown software and role-based access control protect against insider threats and issue alerts for suspicious activity.

Auditing and compliance: Device control software helps businesses comply with regulations like GDPR, ensuring the protection of sensitive data such as PII. Features like data encryption and anonymization safeguard confidential data and support auditing processes.

Device management: With BYOD and remote work, device management platforms offer unified control over USB ports and removable storage devices, allowing easy remote updates and configurations, while securing access to USB-connected devices and preventing data leaks.

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Adil Hafa

Adil Hafa

Technical Advisor

Adil is a security expert with over 16 years of experience in defense, retail, finance, exchange, food ordering and government.

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Sena Sezer

Sena Sezer

Industry Analyst

Sena is an industry analyst in AIMultiple. She completed her Bachelor's from Bogazici University.

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