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Windows 11 Quietly Mandates Enterprise USB Device Control
Microsoft has quietly added a new requirement for enterprise Windows 11 deployments: enforced USB device control via Group Policy. In this episode, Lucas explains the technical details behind the policy, which blocks all USB storage devices by default unless explicitly approved. Luna questions whether this will cause chaos for IT departments and users alike. They walk through the policy path, how exception lists work, and what this means for existing USB-based workflows like key fobs, developer tools, and emergency boot drives. The conversation also touches on the security rationale — 60% of…
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