Encryption | Information Systems & Technology

Encryption is a method of securing data by scrambling the bits of a computer's files so that they become illegible. The only method of reading the encrypted files is by decrypting them with a key; the key is unlocked with a password.

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Whole disk encryption protects everything on a disk drive including the operating system. Even files you may not know about that keep exact copies of data that you've been working on, such as temporary files are encrypted.

Windows 7, 8 or 10 Mac OS X 10.9 or later

Note: ReadEncryption at MITto learn about the options and recommendations. If you are unsure whether you should be using whole disk encryption for compliance with data security regulations, contact IS&T.

Note: PGP is no longer being offered on the software grid. Support is being phased out and will discontinue at the end of 2016.

Contact the IS&T Service Desk for assistance with any of the above-listed options.

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Encryption | Information Systems & Technology