Top 10 Best Device Control & USB Security Tools in 2026

USB ports remain a two-way risk: malware walks in, data walks out. Device control governs what can connect by device class, vendor ID, even serial number and what connected devices may do, with encryption enforced on whatever leaves. Governing removable media is essential for preventing data exfiltration and maintaining a resilient Zero Trust Architecture. CoSoSys Endpoint Protector scores highest on cross-platform depth, Ivanti’s DeviceLock on Windows granularity, and DriveLock on European compliance fit. Scores below, after two ownership notes that change how you should negotiate. CoSoSys is now part of Netwrix — the acquisition closed in 2024, and Endpoint Protector continues under the Netwrix umbrella. If Netwrix is also on your privilege-management or auditing shortlist, that’s one negotiation, not two, optimizing your endpoint security best practices. Digital Guardian is part of Fortra (as is much of the former HelpSystems security portfolio). Its device control ships inside a…