Personally owned peripherals that can typically be used with government furnished equipment (GFE) include:
- Monitors connected via standard video interfaces such as VGA, DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort (but not monitors connected via USB)
- Wired keyboards, mice, and trackballs connected through USB without requiring driver installation
- USB hubs
- Headphones and headsets (with or without microphones) connected via USB
Peripherals that are not permitted usually include:
- Monitors connected via USB
- Bluetooth and other wireless peripherals due to security concerns
- Devices that require installation of drivers for operation
This guidance is based on security policies to ensure compatibility and reduce risks from wireless or driver-installation peripherals on GFE.
