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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

General UT Austin Computer Encryption

Approved Encryption Methods for Laptops and Desktops

Approved Encryption Methods for Handhelds

Apple iOS Hardening Checklist

Google Android Hardening Checklist

For additional questions or assistance, please contact ECE-IT at help@ece.utexas.edu

Encryption Guidelines

If this is your Operating System...Use this encryption solution...
Windows Operating SystemsApproved Encryption Solution
Windows 10 Pro/EnterpriseBitLocker with TPM (preferred) or without TPM (pre-boot authentication-legacy systems only)
Windows 8.1BitLocker with TPM. Extended supported by Microsoft until January 10, 2023
Windows 7Remove from Network, Inventory, and Upgrade System
Windows Vista

Remove from Network, Inventory, and Upgrade System

Windows XPRemove from Network, Inventory, and Upgrade System
  • 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 (High Sierra & Above

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.
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