Data encryption

Encryption is a very important tool to safeguard protected and confidential data, but it is a powerful tool that needs to be installed and used with caution.

Considerations before encrypting Yale data:

• Get explicit approval from your supervisor before considering any data encryption procedure.
• Yale data should only be encrypted using a University approved method which provides the ability for Yale to recover the data in the event of an emergency.
• Please be sure that you have read and understand the University Endorsed Encryption Implementation Procedure before you implement any encryption option.

PGP is the only University recommended method for encrypting data stored on
University-owned computer systems and is available in both Macintosh and PC versions. Visit the ITS desktop encryption service page for more information.

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Related topics

• ITS desktop encryption service
• ITS Software Library
• ITS file storage options
• ITS Backup Services
• Data self-scanning
• Levels of data security at Yale

Related University Policies & Procedures

• Procedure 1607 - Endorsed Encryption Implementation Procedure
• Yale policies on data security and access
• Policy 1610 - Systems and Network Security
• Procedure 1610 - Systems and Network Security