# Page 2 | AccessPatrol by CurrentWare Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is AccessPatrol by CurrentWare the right Endpoint Protection solution for you? Explore 127 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/251580/AccessPatrol/reviews --- AccessPatrol by CurrentWare 4.9 (127) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/251580/AccessPatrol/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated January 14th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of AccessPatrol by CurrentWare ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 127 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use MO Mary O. Customer service representative Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Securing my personal data with AccessPatrol." December 18, 2024 5.0 Pros This has been the perfect and secured platform have used to protect my personal files from external and unauthorized access. I can track and block unwanted devices trying to gain access through USB devices to my personal computer. I can also manage the number of individuals that can have access to my data. All these has been possible for me to do since i have been using this software. It is made affordable with al what it does and easily accessible for me. Cons I have nothing to dislike about it, it has done what i expected it to do. No cons. Review Source CO Chuks O. Game Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A secure platform for keeping my gaming files." January 6, 2025 5.0 Pros I can effectively keep my game files safe and secure using this software without the fear of loosing it to hackers or other storage devices that i did not authorized. I can also get to manage the users i wish to gain access to my gaming files and also block or track suspicious threats or access to my files. Uploading and transfer of large files has also been made easy for me to do using this software when am developing various games. Simple to use and not costly to acquire. Cons I have not come across any reason to dislike this software as i enjoyed every features it got. no cons. Review Source AO Arthur O. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Safekeeping my files using AccessPatrol." December 11, 2024 5.0 Pros I have been able to keep my files safe since using this software. Easy to use and less costly. I can track and block suspicious access to my files. I can easily transfer large files without experiencing any form of glitch. I can also manage the number of people that can have access to my computer. Easy to use for me. Good customer care service they render to its users. Cons I have enjoyed all its features for safekeeping of my files, no cons. Review Source Response from CurrentWare December 17, 2024 Thank you for your review, Arthur! FA Folarin A. Sport Officer Sports Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "My Review On Accesspatrol" January 4, 2025 5.0 Pros It is a Unique Software that entails various features which helps to prevent Data breaches, it is able to protect our inventories from being copied from unauthorized users, attempt to access confidential Data it sends warning instantly to the admin, its customer service has been really supportive incase of any challenges, This software help protect our sensitive information and provide comprehensive activity log. Cons It is a software that has no area I see as flaws, it works as expected. Review Source Lucila C. Marketing and Sales Internet Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Securing endpoints in a simple way" August 7, 2024 5.0 Certainly one of the best endpoint protections on the market, it has good functionality, the support is great and it has features that really help Pros It has a function to help transfer files that originate from a USB pendrive, for example, or even transfer them from the computer to the pendrive. The interface is very organized and practical, it helps with day-to-day dynamics. It has a function to check which users accessed the files and what modifications they made Cons It has slow and heavy updates, not all of them are like this but the vast majority are Review Source Response from CurrentWare August 13, 2024 Thank you for your review, Lucila! I'm not sure what you mean about slow and heavy updates; we release new versions quarterly to introduce new enhancements. The upgrade process typically takes only a few minutes as the clients will auto-upgrade once the server is upgraded. If you need any help upgrading to the latest version our support team is available to assist! Dixit V. Support Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best Security Endpoint Product" September 2, 2024 5.0 Pros It prevents data loss, protects sensitive information, and provides a detailed activity log. It blocks unauthorized USB Access. Customer support is good. He is always available for support when we need help. Cons Currently, we are not facing any issues. Everything is working fine. Review Source Response from CurrentWare October 17, 2024 Thank you for your review, Dixit! Himanshu G. IT Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Device Control Simplified" August 7, 2024 5.0 It controls devices and stops data leaks, but it can be tricky to set up and slow down your computer Pros It controls different devices and stops unauthorized data transfers. It also alerts admins to suspicious activity and keeping data safe. Cons The controls might be hard to understand and manage Review Source Response from CurrentWare August 21, 2024 Thank you for your review, Himanshu! If you need assistance on how to manage AccessPatrol we have a variety of videos and knowledge base articles. Our support team is also here to help! I'm surprised to hear about slowdowns; could you please reach out to support so they can investigate? Ajay P. IT Manager Banking Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Endpoint Data protection " July 26, 2024 4.0 Pros This provides a security for our data this our most priority. We can protect our device from central location. We can easily add and remove our endpoint also set a security. This device control functionality provides a variety of future we can block CD/DVD, Bluetooth, USB storage, MP3s, Printer etc. also, it's working smoothly Cons There are no negative points from my side. Review Source Response from CurrentWare August 20, 2024 Thank you for your review, Ajay! VR Verified Reviewer Junior Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "AccessPatrol: Locking Down Your Data" July 29, 2024 5.0 AccessPatrol appears to be a robust solution for organizations prioritizing data protection. Its core functionalities, particularly USB control and DLP, are well-received by users. Pros AccessPatrol shines in safeguarding sensitive data. Its robust USB control effectively blocks unauthorized data transfer, while comprehensive DLP features protect against leaks. Detailed reporting and auditing provide valuable insights for compliance and investigations. Cons While AccessPatrol offers robust data protection, some users report potential limitations. Complex configurations might require advanced IT knowledge, potentially impacting ease of use for less technical users. Review Source Response from CurrentWare August 12, 2024 Thank you for your review! We pride ourselves on how easy our product is to navigate for users of all levels. If you need further assistance beyond our training videos and documentation feel free to reach out to our support team to arrange a training session! Shashwat V. Software developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "All about access portal " July 31, 2024 4.0 its ability to enhance endpoint security by controlling and monitoring USB and peripheral devices. Users appreciate its detailed reporting Pros its robust endpoint security features.These typically include the ability to control and monitor the use of USB and peripheral devices on networked computers, which helps prevent data breaches and unauthorized data transfers. Cons initial setup and configuration process is complex and time-consuming Review Source Response from CurrentWare August 12, 2024 Thank you for your review, Shashwat! Sorry to hear that you had some trouble getting set up; if you need assistance, our support team is here to help you every step of the way! Abhishikta B. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Keep Data Safe with AccessPatrol" July 24, 2024 5.0 It is good for security, but setting it up is tough. Once it's ready, it stops unauthorized data transfers and alerts IT to any issues. Pros It lets you easily control device connections and alerts you to any suspicious activity. It keeps data transfers secure from the start. Cons Initial installation is difficult and time-consuming. Review Source Response from CurrentWare July 31, 2024 Thank you for your review, Abhishikta! Sorry to hear you had difficulties with your initial deployment; our support team is available to assist you every step of the way, and we have video tutorials that cover the initial deployment in depth. If you ever need assistance in the future please do reach out! Jaydeep A. Customer support Specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best Endpoint Security Product" August 6, 2024 5.0 Pros I like this software because it has an option to block file transfers based on file extensions, which is excellent for security purposes. We can secure our endpoints using this software and manage them from a centralized location. This software has the option to whitelist USB devices we can add in Trusted device. Technical support team is very Good. Cons I am not currently facing any challenges, so I cannot provide negative feedback Review Source Response from CurrentWare August 12, 2024 Thank you for your review, Jaydeep! Raj Lakshmi T. Human Resources Executive Insurance Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Managing Access Control" July 15, 2024 5.0 Overall, I found AccessPatrol good; it secures data and controls access but setup can be tricky. Pros It keeps computers secure and controls who can access what, all without making things hard for users.It helps follow company rules and guidelines. Cons It can be complex to set up and configure. Review Source Response from CurrentWare July 22, 2024 Thank you for your review, Raj! Sorry to hear that the initial setup was tricky; if you ever need help with anything, our support team is happy to jump in! Rahul P. technical specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "This provide Endpoint device security " July 17, 2024 4.0 Pros Administrator can managed this software centralized. This secure our organization. We can monitor endpoint security activity help of this software. We can easily block printer, scanner, camera and USB storage device help of this software. This is working smoothly. Cons I have not noticed anything so I give you negative point. Review Source Response from CurrentWare July 23, 2024 Thank you for your review, Rahul! Tonny R. cyber security analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Effective product against data infringement" November 10, 2022 5.0 The software has helped our organization to protect sensitive and confidential data in spite of the drastic expansion of remote workers in the organization. This enables the user to keep track of work station hence preventing the an unauthorized devices to access and extract information. Additionally AccessPatrol has been of great importance to our business model. This has enabled the production team to release new designs without any worry of it being stolen by an unauthorized devices. Generally, it enables the user to generate report for audits on how data is stored and avoid possible security breaches. Pros This software enables our Information Technology administrators to hold into account all USB activities to ensure that when there is a problem at any given point concerning data transfer they check up on the logs. Also the IT team has used the software for further encryption of the company's USB devices which are used in remote duties and field work. Furthermore, I find it very easy to setup and the interface is well organized making it very easy to use. Thanks to all this, the instant notification through emails on files transfer and the device being used helps one take necessary actions in order to stop security risks. Cons In my interaction with the software, I discovered that it took a bit sometime when upgrading in bid to get new license keys install. Although this is a minor issue and so far so good. Alternatives considered [ActivTrak](https://www.capterra.com/p/135366/ActivTrak/) Reason for choosing AccessPatrol by CurrentWare I preferred AccessPatrol since it guarantees solution for protecting organization endpoints against data breaches. Review Source Response from CurrentWare December 6, 2022 Thank you for your review, Tonny! A quick clarification; currently (06 Dec 2022) AccessPatrol does not encrypt USB devices, though it is compatible with encrypted devices. Happy to hear that AccessPatrol has helped keep your IP safe! Alisha D. Full Stack Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Data loss Prevention and Computer Security from a reliable software" September 11, 2022 5.0 In the company we handle sensitive data every time; of our esteemed clients and confidential company operations. Data leaks as we all know are common through USB ports streams. Having a counter software to prevent such leaks is Crucial and a robust one like Accesspatrol gives us more confidence security-wise. The overall experience has been superb. Pros The Locked USB ports are completely inaccessible from unauthorized users. If someone attempts to steal your data through USB streams you'll receive an alert to your email. AccessPatrol makes it possible for us to actualize exclusive use of USB devices through a whitelist and blacklist policy model. The software's functionality is itself a marvel, restricting data access file-wise, folder-wise just to mention a few. Cons The software was easy to implement and use but the reports are intensive and running a full analysis from time to time is hectic. Review Source Response from CurrentWare September 12, 2022 Thank you for your review, Alisha! I know analyzing the data can be a daunting task when you need to protect against thousands of users. In those cases I recommend relying heavily on the alerts, scheduled email reports, and the dashboards to review key metrics such as file transfers to portable storage, use of unknown USB devices, etc. I'd also prioritize your analysis to users with direct access to sensitive data. Gray N. Robotic Process Automation Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Total Security against data breaches" July 17, 2022 5.0 AccessPatrol has been of valuable input to the company through protection of sensitive and confidential information. In my department, we constantly deploy bots to handle the repetitive but important tasks. Some of the bots are ingested with crucial data making them vulnerable. AccessPatrol makes it possible for only allowed devices to access the data while blocking the foreign ones. This way, we are fully armored against illicit data transfers. Pros AccessPatrol is flexible enough to allow users implement USB device control policies from a conveniently from a web console. It can actively sync imported directories to existing organizational units. Swift monitoring of files copied to USB and other storage devices Cons I would like to see more improvements on reports. The generated USB activity reports are rather clustered and complex to comprehend. Review Source Response from CurrentWare July 20, 2022 Thank you for your review, Gray! I know the static PDF reports can be overwhelming when reviewing USB activities with a lot of data. If you haven't already I'd recommend you try out the data dashboards for AccessPatrol, they're a great way to get an overview of your workforce's USB activity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6vQQKakNSM VR Verified Reviewer Quality Analyst Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Efficient Software to Prodect data" September 11, 2022 5.0 Our customers bring in gadgets for trade ins. The information about the status of the devices have to be recorded before submission for refurbishment. To prevent such data from leaking we use AccessPatrol to block people from accessing this and other sensitive data alike. Pros It delivers to our IT administrators a full account of all USB activities so that when there is a discrepancy at any point on data transfer, we check up on the history. AccessPatrol is able to protect our inventories from being copied by unauthorized users. The IT team has engaged AccessPatrol to further encrypt the organization's USB devices being used for fieldwork and remote duties. Cons I have no issue to raise with how AccessPatrol software works. Review Source Response from CurrentWare September 16, 2022 Thank you for your review! To clarify part of your review: "The IT team has engaged AccessPatrol to further encrypt the organization's USB devices being used for fieldwork and remote duties."As of version 7.0.2 AccessPatrol does not offer encryption itself, however, it is compatible with encrypted USB drives. NL Nilesh L. IT Manager Computer & Network Security Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Provide Best Security " July 29, 2024 5.0 Pros Dashboard interface user friendly you can easily understand. This provides a security any network. Integration with Active Directory it's sync all organization devices. It's provided best device control Security solution. under device control you have a multiple option you can block as per your requirement. Cons From my perspective, it ensures complete endpoint security, and we don’t have any dislikes about it. Review Source Response from CurrentWare August 12, 2024 Thank you for your review, Nilesh! AN Albi N. System Engineer Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Secure Access Control with AccessPatrol" January 12, 2023 5.0 I've been using AccessPatrol for several months now and have found it to be a great solution for managing access control. It's easy to use and provides a great layer of security for my digital assets. The few issues I've had have been minor, but overall I'm very pleased with AccessPatrol. Pros AccessPatrol makes it easy to manage access rights and keep your digital assets secure. The intuitive interface allows me to quickly configure access permissions to different users and groups, and I've appreciated the additional layer of security it provides. Cons While AccessPatrol is a great tool for managing access control, I have found that it can be a bit slow and unresponsive at times. Additionally, the setup process can be a bit complicated, so it's important to read the instructions carefully and take your time. Switched from [Automox](https://www.capterra.com/p/148872/Automox/)[Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/204559/Acronis-Cyber-Protect-Cloud/)[LogMeIn Central](https://www.capterra.com/p/169259/LogMeIn-Central/)[Syxsense](https://www.capterra.com/p/141605/Patch-Manager/) AccessPatrol is superior to its alternatives in its ability to quickly and securely manage access permissions for multiple users and groups. The setup process is straightforward and intuitive, and the access control settings are easy to configure. Additionally, AccessPatrol provides an additional layer of security that is not available in some of the other access control solutions on the market. Review Source Response from CurrentWare January 13, 2023 Thank you for your review, Albi! Terribly sorry to hear you experienced performance issues, this is certainly unexpected. Please do reach out to our support team if you're still experiencing this issue. We'll also be introducing client connection optimizations in the near future, stay tuned! Paul B. Cyber Security Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Robust tool to prevent data loss" April 13, 2023 5.0 This is a solution that guarantees the protection of confidential data from situations that could put them at risk. It facilitates the control and monitoring of removable devices used by employees. Pros It has powerful protection tools that prevent the risk of data misuse. I like the ones it sends to email in real time to warn about any violation of security policies. Facilitates centralized management to control the use of portable devices. It guarantees the blocking in the transfer of files from a PC to storage devices. Enables user-based security controls, maintaining the necessary confidence in the handling of data. Cons This is a robust and reliable solution, I found nothing negative in the operation of this platform. Review Source Matthew M. Retail Operations Manager Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A key device control tool for data loss prevention and endpoints protection." June 13, 2022 5.0 I use AccessPatrol basically as a device control tool to help prevent security breaches and data leakages associated file transfers using devices like USBs. It is very useful in protecting the organization endpoints as well as preventing data loss due to thefts to portable storage devices. It allows blocking of peripheral devices like USBs that are not authorized as well as monitoring the files transfer activities. Pros It is easy to setup and the interface is well organized making it easy to use. The whitelist function allows one to allow only authorized USB devices while blocking all the other unauthorized ones. The customization of files transfer blocking based on their types and names is very effective. The instant notifications via emails on files transfer and device used helps take necessary actions with time to cub the security risks. With just a single click, one can block a USB device completely. The generated reports provides clear insights on file transfer operations, the devices used, blocked devices which helps in auditing. Cons Genuinely, i have no feature or anything that i like least in AccessPatrol. Every feature works perfectly well as expected and some even goes beyond expectations. Review Source Response from CurrentWare June 23, 2022 Thank you for your review, Matthew! Great to hear that AccessPatrol has found a home within your cybersecurity stack. Isabel Z. Software Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Stop Data loss by preventing unauthorized users from transferring data. " August 24, 2022 4.0 We use it to secure our company's data by preventing users from transferring restricted file types to to their devices and this has helped us to increase our network security Pros I can easily block devices that are out of my allowed devices list. It allows me to trace data back to their source and be able to see suspicious activities. I can prevent data loss by printers, scanners and cameras by blocking unauthorized users from using them. Cons AccessPatrol is very affordable and has high accuracy, so there is nothing to dislike about it. Review Source Response from CurrentWare August 25, 2022 Thank you for your review, Isabel! VR Verified Reviewer Systems engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Effortlessly block unwanted devices from accessing your data." September 17, 2022 5.0 It has been a while since we started using access patrol. It effectively prevents unwanted USBs from accessing our information. We have configured it across our endpoints and it has worked well in terms of ensuring the safety of our data. Pros How it denies access of unwanted removable media to any of our sensitive data is just amazing. We smoothly block any devices that aren't part of the allowed list of devices. It gives us visibility into the activities of USBs and sends alerts whenever there are any violations. We are also able to stop the wireless connections that we deem harmful in easy steps. Access patrol is easy to navigate around and even easier to use. Cons Access Patrol is quite impressive. So far I haven't encountered any major issues wit it. Review Source Response from CurrentWare September 20, 2022 Thank you for your review! VR Verified Reviewer software engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent security for endpoint." August 31, 2022 5.0 We have engaged access patrol to secure our endpoints against data infringements. It has been valuable for protection of our sensitive information only allowing the devices with permission access to data. We use it to block flash drives phones as well as Bluetooth. Access patrol has helped us eliminate unsanctioned transfers. Pros It is simple to navigate around the console and setting up the profile for block or allow. Access patrol ensures no access to sensitive data by any blocked devices. The platform is flexible and automatically alerts us on any malicious data transfers. Cons It is lacking in documentation. Other than this, I haven't encountered any fault in access patrol. It totally gets the job done. Review Source Response from CurrentWare September 6, 2022 Thank you for your review! Documentation for AccessPatrol can be found at https://www.currentware.com/support/ if you have a topic you'd like us to provide more details on feel free to send the support team a message using the live chat. Similar Products Featured