Threat of the USB Memory Devices

Rob Lucas is the newest member of our Corporate and Technology Team. Rob specialises in Information Technology and Intellectual Property law, here he gives an insight into why memory devices should not be forgotten

Many businesses are failing to address or even consider the implications of the growing availability and use of removable memory devices within their organisation.  This is despite increased awareness of the damage that can be caused by malware on the device or the removal or copying of senistive material.

Many popular devices available today contain high capacities of memory (able to store many thousands of documents) and can easily connected to a computer via the USB ports.  Devices such as Memory Sticks plug directly into a computer’s USB port and many computers helpfully hold the driver information necessary to quickly recognise the device and make the transfer of data readily available.  Other examples of devices designed to hold great quantities of data and which are recognised by computers are MP3 players such as iPods, digital cameras, moible telephones and CDs.  These devices are commonly brought into almost businesses premises on a daily basis whether in the possession of employees, customers and suppliers

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For more information please contact Rob Lucas on 01274 848800 or email at rlucas@lcf.co.uk