Hardware and software complex for dispatching data when working with external media

This article examines the urgent problem of data dispatching when interacting with external storage media, such as USB flash drives, which are widely used by organizations and individuals. The importance of the topic is due to the high risks of information security breaches associated with the transfer of confidential data outside a controlled environment. The author cites statistical data from a SearchInform study, according to which removable drives are the most common way to leak corporate data. The existing approaches to solving the problem of data flow management, including the organization of unidirectional information transmission channels and specialized hardware and software complexes, are being investigated. The security methods used in modern systems, such as user authentication and device access control, are considered. The lack of convenience and efficiency of most existing solutions is noted, and specific disadvantages of commercial products are given. The authors substantiate the need to develop a new universal software and hardware complex capable of effectively managing data transfer from external media to secure workstations, providing maximum protection against unauthorized access and data leaks. Special attention is paid to the architecture of the complex, which includes client and server parts, and their functions and algorithms are discussed in detail. The detailed structure of the proposed complex is presented, and key components such as filtering, authentication, and auditing modules are indicated. The advantages of the developed architecture are emphasized, which make it possible to ensure reliable and convenient work with data even in large organizations. The functionality of the client and server sides is investigated, and ways of integrating the system into modern IT infrastructures are proposed. A comparative table of market analogues is provided, demonstrating the insufficient support of the necessary functions by modern industrial designs. Further, the software of the complex is described in detail, procedures for data transmission and filtering, principles of authentication and protocols for information exchange are described. The article ends with the conclusions of the authors, emphasizing the importance of introducing new approaches to data man-agement, especially in the face of growing digital threats. The list of functional features of the proposed complex is given, proving its advantage over existing analogues. Finally, recommendations are given for the implementation of the complex in any environment that provides increased requirements for information security.