Supported device types
The table below shows devices and technologies supported by Device Control on Windows and macOS:
Devices | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
CD-ROM drive | Yes | Yes (optical) |
External storage | Yes | Yes On macOS Big Sur and later, Bitdefendersupports USB and Thunderbolt with Allowed and Blocked permissions, but not with Read-Only due to Apple restrictions. |
Floppy disk drive | No | No |
Internal storage | Yes | No |
Modem | Yes | Yes |
Network Adapter | Yes | Yes |
Printers | Yes | Only printers locally connected |
SCSI Raid | No | No |
Tape drive | No | No |
Windows Portable | Yes | Phones with MTP connection |
Wireless Network Adapter | Yes | Yes |
Technologies | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
COM/LPT Ports | No | No |
IEEE 1284.4 Represents a standard that defines bi-directional parallel communications between computers and other devices. | No | No |
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Represents an interface standard for a serial bus for high-speed communications and isochronous real-time data transfer. | No | Supported on macOS versions before Big Sur |
Imaging Encompasses specialized software and hardware systems that capture, process, and store digital images of computer systems and data. | Yes | Phones with PTP connection, built-in camera |
Note
On macOS, if the Custom permission is selected for a specific device class, only the permission configured for the Other subcategory will apply.
On Windows and macOS, Device Control allows or denies access to the entire Bluetooth adapter at the system level, according to the policy. There is no possibility of setting granular exclusions per paired device.