IGEL OS 11.03 IGEL OS Articles Security Securing IGEL OS Endpoints Minimizing the Attack Surface Current: Disabling Storage Hotplug PDF Download PDF Download page Disabling Storage Hotplug. Current page All pages Disabling Storage Hotplug RationaleRemovable USB media can be used to steal data or to execute unauthorized software or even malware on the device.InstructionsStorage hotplug is disabled by default. Should you want to disable it again at any later point, follow these instructions:In IGEL Setup go to Devices > Storage Devices > Storage Hotplug.Deactivate Storage Hotplug.Click Apply.Storage devices are no longer automatically mounted when they are plugged in. ×