Guardware Offers USB-drive Porn Detector

MEDIA, Penn. — Software solution provider Guardware has released its File Audit Facility (FAF), a portable universal serial bus (USB) tool that, when plugged into a Windows-based computer, can detect and identify pornography saved on hard drives.

Guardware head of marketing Nate Baslow told XBIZ that the company, which offers detection technology for consumers and businesses, developed the USB tool as a portable alternative to its network-based software.

"It reads every file on a hard drive, looking for inappropriate material and images," Baslow said. "It will scan each image to see if it has adult [content] criteria."

Baslow said the criteria that Guardware's detection software follows to determine what is and is not appropriate content was developed by the company. The technology analyzes skin content, body parts and occasionally even words on web pages to determine what content it will include in its final scan report.

Once all files saved to the hard drive are scanned, Baslow said, the FAF will create a report of everything found, which can be saved on the device for later use. The entire process takes only a few minutes, he said, depending on the size of the hard drive, and does not require any software be downloaded onto the PC beforehand.

"It's primarily made as a portable tool for IT and HR to scan computers and make sure everything is OK," Baslow said. "It's a tool to help enforce Internet acceptable use policies and things of that nature."

Baslow also said the technology can detect inappropriate content in saved video files, as well as illegally downloaded music files.

"FAF helps companies enforce web acceptable use policies, monitor asset usage and virtually eliminate pornography from being stored or transmitted throughout the organization," Guardware President Ian McKinley said. "We are pleased to provide information technology, human resource or other managers a full-function easy-to-administer and rapid solution for auditing company-issued computer equipment and protecting against misuse and potential liabilities."

The FAF retails for $195.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Age Verification Watch: Patching the Holes

This roundup provides an update on the latest news and developments on the age verification front as it impacts the adult industry.

Pineapple Support to Host Autism Spectrum Support Group

Pineapple Support is hosting a free online support group for performers and creators who are, or suspect they may be, on the autism spectrum.

ImLive Launches Revamped Member Loyalty Program

Cam platform ImLive has revamped its member loyalty program.

GoFundMe Set Up for Danny Ferretti's Medical Expenses

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for Fangear founder Danny Ferretti, who requires extensive lung surgery.

Byborg Acquires Cuties AI

Byborg Enterprises has acquired adult artificial intelligence startup Cuties AI.

Irish Government Releases Report on Sex Work Decriminalization Legislation

The Irish government has released a report reviewing a 2017 law that decriminalized sex work across the country.

Texas Bill Would Require Age Verification for Online Sex Toy Sales

A new bill in the Texas state legislature would require online retailers to implement age verification of purchasers before selling “obscene devices” to anyone in that state.

New York Assemblyman Proposes Banning the Term 'Sex Work'

Republican New York Assembly Member Brian Maher has introduced a bill to prohibit the use of the term "sex work" in government documents.

Age Verification Watch: Michigan Joins the AV Club, Some Laws Just Make No Sense

This roundup provides an update on the latest news and developments on the age verification front as it impacts the adult industry.

Free Speech Groups Back SCOTUS Appeal of Georgia Strip Club Tax

Two civil liberties organizations filed an amicus brief Tuesday supporting a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal in a case involving whether a tax specifically aimed at adult entertainment establishments violates the First Amendment.

Show More