There is already an extensive Wiki site managed by campus ITS to provide assistance to all users (TSCs, students, faculty, staff) with information on encryption policy and how to encrypt systems with UT Austin Approved Encryption Methods
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| If this is your Operating System... | Use this encryption solution... |
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| Windows Operating Systems | Approved Encryption Solution |
| Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise | BitLocker with TPM (preferred) or without TPM (pre-boot authentication-legacy systems only) |
| Windows 8.1 | BitLocker with TPM. Extended supported by Microsoft until January 10, 2023 |
| Windows 7 | Remove from Network, Inventory, and Upgrade System |
| Windows Vista | Remove from Network, Inventory, and Upgrade System |
| Windows XP | Remove from Network, Inventory, and Upgrade System |
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| Apple Mac Operating Systems | Approved Encryption Solution |
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| Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion" & above13 (High Sierra & Above | FileVault 2 |
| Linux Operating Systems | Approved Encryption Solution |
RedHat | Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS) Encryption |
| Encrypting partitions of an existing installation with LUKS will most likely require a reinstall of the operating system as this option is only presented to users at install time. You are urged to make certain that you have complete and working backups of all data before beginning this process. |
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