The additional OT features in detail

Due to the high demand in the IT sector the following features were implemented in USBSecure OT 6.0:

Improved installation procedure for standalone computers
Standalone computers without central management are used often in OT environments. USBSecure OT offers the possibility to include the complete configuration files during installation.

Local device logging
In OT environments, it is often of the utmost importance to be able to track which devices have been connected to a computer. This greatly simplifies troubleshooting. USBSecure OT logs every attempt to connect a USB device or other devices to the computer.

Activation based on local user groups
Centralized management is often not possible in the OT environment. Here it is useful to implement the activation of USB devices based on local user groups.

Support for Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11
Due to the fact that OT environments often use outdated operating systems, USBSecure OT provides support for this.

For a full feature list please visit original USBSecure Enterprise website.

Why is USBSecure OT especially suited for the OT sector?

Different conditions can be found in the OT (Operational Technology) sector than in the IT sector. Older operating systems are often used in a sealed-off environment. The protection of USB and other interfaces is particularly important here. Most USB protection solutions available on the market require an extensive infrastructure, for example a server, a database or even access to the cloud. Lugrain USBSecure^® OT does not require this infrastructure. It can be operated standalone or centrally managed - implemented only through a network share. A short summary:

• No server required
• No database
• No access to the Internet
• No cloud, 100% on-premises
• Additional features in the OT version

System requirements

USBSecure Enterprise runs as a Windows service on Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11. For proper user interaction USBSecure OT requires at least Dotnet Framework 3.5.

Comparism USBSecure Enterprise - USBSecure OT

Here is a brief overview of the differences between USBSecure Enterprise and USBSecure OT. The OT version has additional features that are specially tailored to the OT sector:

Download

You can download USBSecure OT from the manufacturer website.

Installation

Run Setup.exe for guided installation. For initial tests, you should start with the standalone installation, which installs all features (server share, admin GUI and client software) on a single computer.

Screenshots

USBSecure administrative GUI		Restore of older version
USBSecure OT setup		User warning - fully configurable

Summary

In OT environments, open USB interfaces (and others) pose a risk to the network. USBSecure OT is a cost-effective, easy-to-maintain solution to this problem.