USB Security and Removable Media Decontamination
Neutralize USB Security Threats Before They Compromise Your Infrastructure
USB removable media is portable and convenient, yet every update, every file transfer, and every USB device that connects to your systems can carry viruses and malware. TYREX Decontamination Stations eliminate USB threats before they reach your network.
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Customers Worldwide
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Secure Removable Media Across Enterprise Operations
Removable media carries malware across the physical boundaries that separate sensitive systems from external networks.
TYREX creates a dedicated checkpoint between IT and OT systems and the external environments that interact with them. TYREX Decontamination Stations inspect devices and eliminate malware before it reaches production equipment or restricted networks.
We give your organization a repeatable, centrally managed USB malware solution that supports USB cybersecurity and compliance objectives.
Control Devices Brought Onsite by Contractors and Vendors
External teams often need removable media to service equipment or complete diagnostic work. TYREX gives them a defined place to verify the device before it reaches the system they are supporting, helping security teams apply a consistent process without delaying the job.
Verify Firmware and Maintenance Files Before Equipment Access
Updates may need to reach manufacturing equipment or shipboard systems that cannot receive them through ordinary network channels. Teams can inspect the delivery media first, then move approved files into the operational environment through a controlled process.
Protect Transfers Into Restricted and Air-Gapped Environments
Engineering teams regularly move files between isolated systems and connected workstations. TYREX places verification at that boundary, allowing approved data to enter a restricted environment without exposing the destination to an unchecked device.
Standardize Removable Media Handling Across Locations
When teams work across facilities or remote sites, local practices can create inconsistent security. TYREX establishes a repeatable inspection step that gives employees and external partners a clear way to exchange operational files wherever the work takes place.
Scan and Clean Every USB Device Before It Connects
TYREX Decontamination Stations inspect and clean USB devices before they connect to your network. Each file and partition is scanned with multiple antivirus and antimalware engines, as well as AI-powered behavioral analysis to identify firmware-level threats like BadUSB. TYREX Stations can quarantine infected files or delete them with military-grade wiping techniques. Legitimate files are untouched.
In most cases, the process takes less than one minute, so employees and vendors can work without disruption. What was once a silent vulnerability becomes a controlled, verifiable step in secure operations.
Insert the Device
Technicians or engineers plug a USB device into the TYREX station before connecting it to secure networks.
Fast Decontamination
In moments, the device is analyzed and cleaned. A clear visual result shows when it is safe to use.
Connect Securely
The verified drive can now be used safely in critical systems, keeping operations continuous and compliant.
Designed for Restricted Environments
Built for high-security organizations, TYREX supports fully offline, on-premises, and air-gapped deployments—so your USB security strategy aligns with even the most controlled infrastructure. Whether you require zero external connectivity or flexible hybrid management, TYREX adapts to your environment without compromising protection.
Reach out to discuss specific needs and see how TYREX can be securely deployed with confidence.
Organizations Secure Their Networks But Overlook The USB Port
Every day, removable drives move freely between systems that were built to be isolated. These devices carry software updates, diagnostic files, and data transfers that keep operations running.
Yet each one can also carry hidden malware capable of spreading through critical systems in seconds. Traditional defenses like firewalls don’t see physical attacks coming because they guard the network’s edge, not endpoints inside your secure network.
What feels like a simple maintenance task can become the start of a full-scale shutdown.
Vulnerability Hides in Plain Sight
- A technician updates software with a flash drive.
- A contractor connects a laptop to run diagnostics.
- A supplier delivers a patch on removable media.
- An engineer transfers data between air-gapped networks.
- A crew member exchanges drives between vessels or industrial sites.
Businesses Secure Their Networks But Overlook The USB Port
Every day, removable drives move freely between systems that were built to be isolated. These devices carry software updates, diagnostic files, and data transfers that keep operations running.
Yet each one can also carry hidden malware that can spread through critical systems in seconds. Traditional defenses like firewalls don’t see physical attacks coming because they guard the network’s edge, not endpoints inside your secure network.
What feels like a simple maintenance task can become the start of a full-scale shutdown.
Vulnerability Hides in Plain Sight
- A technician updates software with a flash drive.
- A contractor connects a laptop to run diagnostics.
- A supplier delivers a patch on removable media.
- An engineer transfers data between air-gapped networks.
- A crew member exchanges drives between vessels or industrial sites.
Stuxnet Made USB Security a Global Priority
In 2010, a single USB device delivered the Stuxnet worm into an air-gapped nuclear facility. It destroyed over a thousand centrifuges and proved that removable media could be weaponized.
Since Stuxnet, USB-based malware has become more sophisticated and more accessible. That’s why security and compliance experts consider USB decontamination a cybersecurity essential.
Removable Media Security Built for Your Industry
Organizations manage removable media under different infrastructure and governance requirements. TYREX can support a single controlled facility or a distributed operation spanning multiple locations, giving security teams a consistent approach that can be adapted to the way each industry operates.
Energy and Utilities
Government
Enterprise IT
Organizations Worldwide Depend on TYREX USB Cybersecurity
With more than 5,000 active stations, hundreds of organizations worldwide rely on TYREX USB scanning kiosks every day to keep removable media clean and verified. Multiple antivirus and anti-malware engines work together to detect, remove, and prevent threats before they reach critical networks.
USB Security is Key to Cybersecurity Compliance
USB decontamination helps organizations meet requirements in U.S. and international cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, and IMO 2021 Cyber Risk Management guidelines. TYREX USB security can also support CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance for Department of Defense contractors.
Trusted by 350+ organizations worldwide across energy, manufacturing, maritime, aerospace, and government.
How Strong Are Your Removable Media Defenses?
Answer eight questions to see where your removable media controls are working and where gaps may remain. You’ll receive an instant risk profile with practical next steps in under two minutes.
TYREX Decontamination Stations
Our hardware decontamination stations create a secure checkpoint where every USB device is scanned, sanitized, and verified before network access. With a singular focus on removable media threats, TYREX delivers specialized protection that generalist cybersecurity solutions cannot match.
A portable, ruggedized station built to military standards for field deployment. Lightweight and durable, it’s ideal for large industrial sites, remote locations, and mobile operations.
A compact wall-mounted station perfect for confined spaces, including ships, meeting rooms, and secure facilities. Its small footprint delivers full decontamination capability where space is limited.
A desktop station ideal for standard office environments. It fits conveniently in shared and individual work areas, so employees and vendors can scan USB devices before connecting them to workstations.
A floor-standing station designed for reception halls and high-traffic public areas. Its large platform accommodates external hard drives, making it accessible for visitors and employees alike.
Take The First Step Toward Complete USB Security
Schedule a consultation to assess your organization’s removable media vulnerabilities. In one conversation, you’ll see exactly how this system can fit into your operations and protect every connection that matters.
TYREX Is a Complete USB Security Solution
TYREX turns removable-media inspection into a managed enterprise workflow. Security teams can apply consistent controls across locations while reducing the manual work required to enforce them. Centralized records provide visibility into device handling and support compliance reporting.
Flexible Deployment
Choose cloud-based or on-premise management servers to fit your infrastructure. TYREX stations operate with multiple connectivity options, including wired, WiFi, and cellular, or fully offline for air-gapped environments.
Centralized Management
Use TYREX Management Server to apply the same removable-media policies across every station. Centralized records show how devices are handled throughout the process, supporting chain-of-custody requirements and compliance reporting.
Device Certification
For an additional layer of security, USB decontamination stations can install digital certificates on decontaminated devices. When used with the optional TYREX Workstation Protect Agent, endpoints block access to files on uncertified devices.
SIEM Integration
Export real-time logs and security events to your SIEM platform. Integrate USB security data with your broader security operations for centralized monitoring, threat correlation, and incident response.
Secure File Transfer
Transfer files from scanned devices directly to network shares via NFS, SAMBA, or SFTP after decontamination. Move data securely without connecting potentially compromised devices to your network.
Why Endpoint Protection Is Not Enough for USB Cybersecurity
Endpoint protection monitors activity and responds to threats on corporate systems, but it gets to work only after removable media has been connected to an endpoint. Your teams should know a USB device is safe before it connects.
What Does Endpoint Protection Do?
Endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms monitor protected systems for suspicious activity. They help security teams investigate and contain threats that are already present on sensitive infrastructure.
Where TYREX Adds Protection
TYREX verifies and decontaminates removable media at a dedicated station before it reaches sensitive systems. The additional control complements your existing endpoint security.
Stuxnet Made USB Security a Global Priority
In 2010, a single USB device delivered the Stuxnet worm into an air-gapped nuclear facility. It destroyed over a thousand centrifuges and proved that removable media could be weaponized. Since Stuxnet, USB-based malware has become more sophisticated and more accessible. That’s why security and compliance experts consider USB decontamination a cybersecurity essential.
USB Security That Works With Your Operations
Your choice of USB security should account for the media your teams use and how you maintain your systems. TYREX supports encrypted media scanning and provides update options for both connected and air-gapped environments.
Take a closer look at supported devices and day-to-day administration to see how the solution fits your existing workflows.
Talk to a USB Cybersecurity Expert Today
Tell us how removable media is used across your organization and where it enters sensitive environments. We’ll help identify a deployment approach that fits your infrastructure and broader security program.
USB Cybersecurity FAQs
Isn’t my existing EDR already protecting against USB threats?
EDR’s main objective is to monitor networks and analyze attacks in depth. Malware on USB drives often strikes before the EDR analysis is completed. The TYREX Stations are an immediate response and add prevention at the physical entry point, closing the last open door in your defenses.
Will this interrupt daily operations or slow down maintenance work?
No. Scans generally take less than one minute. They run completely offline and fit naturally into existing maintenance routines. Teams keep their pace, and security stays constant.
Does this require complex installation or technical support?
Setup is simple. Stations are plug and play, and TYREX provides guidance and remote support to ensure everything runs smoothly from day one.
Do we have to connect it to our network?
No. Stations can operate completely offline, ensuring full isolation and compliance in air-gapped or sensitive environments.
Is it compliant with international cybersecurity standards?
Yes. The system aligns with NIST, ISO, and IMO 2021 standards, meeting government and industry recommendations for removable media sanitization.
How does it compare to larger vendors like OPSWAT?
TYREX is easier to use and faster to deploy at one-third the cost. TYREX is not designed to replace your entire cybersecurity infrastructure. Indeed, TYREX follows a “best-of-breed” approach that adapts to and connects with your existing technology organization. Unlike broader platforms, the TYREX solution is purpose-built for removable media and evolves faster with user needs.
How do I convince leadership or procurement to approve this?
A consultation includes a tailored assessment that quantifies risk, cost of potential downtime, and compliance exposure — giving you clear data to support the decision.
Who maintains and updates the system once deployed?
Each station is supported through ongoing service and updates from TYREX Cyber experts, ensuring the solution stays current with emerging threats.
Which industries use this system?
It protects critical sectors including defense, energy, transportation, manufacturing, and government operations. Any organization that relies on removable media or isolated systems can benefit from secure device verification.
Is training required to use the system?
No formal training is needed. The interface is simple and intuitive, designed for quick use by engineers, technicians, and contractors. Most teams begin scanning safely within minutes of setup.
Meet Our USB Security Experts
Gérard Varjacques
CEO
The TYREX solutions are developed in conjunction with an ecosystem of Tech, Industrial and Business partners. By combining our cybersecurity expertise with our knowledge of removable media decontamination, we are able to provide you with the best services and the ultimate protection.
Christophe Bourel
FOUNDER
After several years of development in Europe, with more than 5,000 stations installed, the TYREX suite is ready for prime time in the North American market. Drawing on my 30+ years of doing business in the US, I know that “hope is not a strategy.” We invite American and Canadian companies to anticipate and counter cyber-attacks by joining the 350 clients who rely on TYREX Decontamination Stations every day.
Small Actions Today Bring Calm To Tomorrow
Every secure connection adds strength to your systems and confidence to your team. Protecting removable media is a simple step that removes worry and gives back focus to the work that matters most.
Schedule a consultation today and take one easy step toward more peaceful, predictable days.
