How to ensure shared conference room PC security. Conference room PCs are convenient, accessible, and essential for meetings, video calls, and presentations. But that same convenience can create significant security risks. That's why securing these PCs should be a core part of every endpoint protection strategy. We'll show you how to do it in this video. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Prerequisites for securing conference room PCs. First things first. Make sure you have a few essentials in place. With these set, you're ready to secure shared conference room PCs against unauthorized access. How to ensure shared conference room PC security. First, lock down user access. Create limited guest or kiosk accounts and remove admin rights from non-IT users. Use Group Policy to block access to tools like Control Panel, Registry Editor, and PowerShell. Only allow approved applications using AppLocker or Windows Defender Application Control. This ensures users can't install software or change system settings. Next, limit what the device can access. Allow only essential apps like Teams or Zoom, and block access to shared drives unless absolutely necessary. Disable USB storage devices where possible and turn off automatic cloud syncs. Also, enable Windows Defender Firewall rules to tightly control inbound and outbound traffic. Third, shared devices should not retain user sessions between uses. Set automatic logouts after 10 to 15 minutes of inactivity. Additionally, clear cached credentials and temporary files at logoff. You can even configure devices to reset to a clean state after each session using kiosk mode or scripts. Fourth, monitoring is key to catching issues early. Track login attempts, failed authentications, USB activity, and script executions. Send logs to a centralized system like an RMM or SIEM. It also helps greatly to set alerts for suspicious behavior, like repeated login failures or off-hours access. Lastly, users play a big role in shared PC security. Provide clear guidelines on how shared PCs should be used. In addition, encourage users to log out after meetings and avoid unauthorized USB devices. Simple reminders near devices can go a long way. In the end, conference room PCs make collaboration easy, but without proper safeguards, they can become security blind spots. By implementing structured security controls and policies, you can protect your environment while keeping meetings seamless and productive. For more information, check out our official blog post on securing shared conference room PCs, linked in the description below.