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USB Decontamination - Sheep Dip Cyber Security

TYREX provides a comprehensive USB decontamination solution that scans, decontaminates, and certifies removable devices before they connect to your network.

This supports a practical sheep dip cyber security approach for industrial environments, helping strengthen usb cyber security controls before removable media reaches operational networks.

Sheep Dip USB Cyber Security For Industrial Removable Media

Removable media is still a common way for threats to enter industrial environments. A sheep dip USB process helps reduce this risk by checking and cleaning devices before they interact with critical systems.

As part of a wider USB cyber security strategy, TYREX helps teams manage and control removable device use through centralised oversight and threat detection, supporting safe operations and compliance.

If you’re building a broader OT security programme, you can also view our OT Cyber Security and Industrial Cyber Security Services pages.

Where USB Cyber Security Is Applied

USB cyber security controls like sheep dip cyber security are typically used where removable devices are needed, but risk must be tightly managed, including:

  • Engineering and maintenance teams using USB devices on-site

  • Contractor access where removable media needs checking before use

  • Sites with strict process, safety, or compliance requirements

  • OT environments where legacy systems require added protection

USB Cybersecurity FAQs

What Is Sheep Dip Cyber Security?

Sheep dip cyber security is a method of scanning and cleaning removable media (such as USB devices) before it connects to operational networks. It helps reduce the risk of malware being introduced into OT environments.

How Does This Support USB Cyber Security In OT?

USB cyber security in OT focuses on reducing risk without interrupting operations. By scanning and certifying removable devices in advance, teams can reduce exposure while still allowing necessary workflows.

Is This Only About USB Sticks?

No. Removable media can include other external devices used to transfer data. The key is controlling what connects and ensuring it has been checked before access is allowed.

How Does This Fit Into Wider OT Cyber Security?

Sheep dip cyber security is usually one control within a wider OT plan that may include segmentation, monitoring, and recovery.