Laptop Encryption
Encryption provides protection for data at rest by rendering the data inaccessible to those who might want to exploit its use and reduces the security risk associated with laptop loss. This policy covers all University-owned laptops. |
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All university laptops must be encrypted with software that provides for full disk encryption, except during international travel when export control regulations are in effect.* If decryption is required, the laptop must be re-encrypted upon return.
Exceptions to the encryption policy must be documented and approved by the Information Security Office. Exceptions to this provision include:
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Computers that do not have the capacity or operating system to support encryption
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Laptops dedicated to student use only,
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Kiosk computers,
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Portable computing devices attached to laboratory instruments,
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Laptops running specific applications that are not compatible with encryption
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No laptop may be removed from the UTSA campus unless it has been encrypted in compliance with the standard procedures or a documented and approved exception with the Information Security Office exists.
* The Office of the Vice President for Research will provide guidance and procedures preparing the laptop for foreign travel.
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References for This standard:
Texas Administrative Code, 202.75,(7),(H), Encryption.
Last Revision:
Sept. 8, 2010 |
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