Encrypted Drives Requirement

Requirement

District computer and external storage (backup drives) should have encrypted drives. Recovery keys will be stored in the Asset’s information in Helpdesk in the encryption key field or the notes field.

Purpose

Data Security in the event of asset theft.

Scope

All computers and external storage.

Roles & Responsibilities

Technicians are responsible for ensuring that new devices are using encrypted drives.

Owner

IT Manager

History

Updated: December 6, 2018 – formatting
Created: February 8, 2018

Enforcement

Technology Services staff education and training