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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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  • Effective immediately, ALL University-owned devices (for Windows), will need to be purchased with TPM.  Please email help@ece.utexas.edu for unique systems that are being considered.
  • BitLocker note:  To use BitLocker, the device must be equipped with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, and it must be enabled.
  • Devices without TPM "may" be encrypted with BitLocker, but will require additional software/hardware requirements and configurations (pre-boot authentication)
Apple Mac Operating SystemsApproved Encryption Solution
Mac OS X 10.13 14 (High Sierra Mojave & Aboveabove)

FileVault 2

Linux Operating SystemsApproved Encryption Solution

RedHat
CentOS
Ubuntu

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.