# usbrip

usbrip is a Digital Forensics product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A command-line forensics tool for tracking and analyzing USB device artifacts and connection history on Linux systems.

Checked October 2026.

## What is usbrip?

usbrip is a command-line forensics tool designed for tracking USB device artifacts on Linux systems. The tool analyzes Linux log data to reconstruct USB device connection history and activity.

Key capabilities include:
- Building comprehensive USB event history tables with detailed device information
- Tracking connected and disconnected timestamps for USB devices
- Recording vendor ID, product ID, manufacturer details, and serial numbers
- Monitoring USB port usage and device assignments
- Exporting forensic data in JSON format for further analysis
- Generating authorized USB device lists for compliance purposes
- Searching for policy violation events and unauthorized device usage

The tool operates through a command-line interface and focuses specifically on Linux-based systems for USB forensic analysis. It processes system logs to extract USB-related events and presents the information in structured formats suitable for digital forensic investigations.

Tags: Linux, USB, USB Security

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Detect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-detect-program-small-team): helps you spot attacks and unusual activity.
- [Respond](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-respond-program-small-team): helps you contain and handle incidents.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Digital Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/categories/digital-forensics)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 1,171
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## usbrip FAQ

### What is usbrip?

usbrip is a product in the Digital Forensics category. It covers Linux, USB and USB Security.

### What is the pricing for usbrip?

usbrip is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/snovvcrash/usbrip/.

### What are alternatives to usbrip?

Alternatives to usbrip listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Sysdig Stratoshark](https://cybersectools.com/tools/sysdig-stratoshark) - Cloud-native system call and audit log analysis tool based on Wireshark (Free)
2. [DigiStor WiebeTech](https://cybersectools.com/tools/digistor-wiebetech) - Hardware write-blockers and forensic tools for secure evidence acquisition. (Commercial)
3. [Cyber Triage Automated Investigation Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cyber-triage-automated-investigation-platform) - Automated DFIR platform for rapid incident investigation and endpoint triage (Commercial)
4. [AhnLab A-FIRST 디지털 포렌식 서비스](https://cybersectools.com/tools/ahnlab-a-first-digital-forensics-service) - Digital forensics service for incident analysis and APT response (Commercial)
5. [ExtraHop Packet Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/tools/extrahop-packet-forensics) - Continuous full packet capture and forensics for network investigations (Commercial)

Compare all usbrip alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/usbrip](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/usbrip)

### What deployment and organization size does usbrip fit?

usbrip is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare usbrip with similar solutions

- [usbrip vs Sysdig Stratoshark](https://cybersectools.com/compare/sysdig-stratoshark-vs-usbrip)
- [usbrip vs DigiStor WiebeTech](https://cybersectools.com/compare/digistor-wiebetech-vs-usbrip)
- [usbrip vs Cyber Triage Automated Investigation Platform](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cyber-triage-automated-investigation-platform-vs-usbrip)

All alternatives to usbrip: [/alternatives/usbrip](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/usbrip)

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