Data Encryption
Why Data Encryption
Around 1,000,000 laptops go missing each year, causing an estimated 4 billion USD worth of lost data. Data encryption works with the understanding that often the data stored on a computer is much more valuable than the hardware itself. Encrypted data is protected from unauthorized use in the case of theft or loss. Data encryption is recommended for devices containing confidential health, student record, and financial information.
What products are available?
Hospital
The UUHC is implementing McAfee’s SafeBoot product and is offering this as a service to departments for a minimal charge. Contact Clint Criddle for more information. see Information on Mobile Device Encryption & Protection for more information regarding Hospital encryption policy.
University
the University offers McAfee EndPoint Encryption at a discounted cost.
Additional options
- Macs: FileVault Encryption is built into the operating system and can be enabled at no charge. Additionally, PGP offers a full disk encryption product for the Mac: http://www.pgp.com/mac/
- Windows: Individual files and folders can be encrypted with built in EFS.
- Full drive encryption can be done with TrueCrypt (free open-source encryption)
- Windows Mobile: On the most recent version of Windows Mobile (WM6) removable storage can be encrypted. Confidential information must be stored on this type of storage that has the encryption enabled.
For More
Information on Mobile Device Encryption & Protection
Or call the University's Compliance Office at (801) 587-9241.
