Overview
Enterprise Whole Disk Encryption provides a solution for faculty and staff concerned about protecting the sensitive digital data on their Windows portable devices from theft, unauthorized release, and tampering. When computers are utilizing whole-disk encryption, they are protected from unauthorized access in the event they are lost or stolen. The service complies with the requirements for protecting portable devices, outlined in UT System Security Practice Bulletin #1.
Features
- "Data at rest" encryption. All data remains encrypted, including the operating system, when the computer is off. (Please note that computers are not protected if they are in sleep or standby mode.)
- Install on up to three devices per user.
- A complete set of management tools for desktop support staff to manage users and devices.
- Data is recoverable if the startup password is lost or forgotten.
- As long as the computer is turned OFF, unauthorized individuals are unable to access data stored on the computer in the event it is lost or stolen.
- Available for Windows Vista and XP laptops and tablets (Windows Vista computers cannot use BitLocker at the same time).
- Client and management software from McAfee (formerly a SafeBoot product).
Cost
Enterprise Whole Disk Encryption is available to faculty and staff at no cost. If you are in a department at a UT System institution other than The University of Texas at Austin, refer to the SafeBoot product page for information about purchasing options.
