Information Security

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Information Security Guidelines

Policy Statement:

Schools, departments and business functions are required to employ University-approved encryption solutions to preserve the confidentiality and integrity of, and control accessibility to, University data classified as "Legally/ Contractually Restricted" where this data is processed, stored or transmitted.

For more information on Northwestern University’s Security Policy please visit:
http://www.it.northwestern.edu/policies/dataencryption.html

Encryption Resources for SESP Desktop/Laptop Systems

• Mac OS X Full Disk Encryption: File Vault 2 - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4790
• Mac OS X Disk Image Encryption: Disk Utility - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201599

• Windows Full Disk Encryption: Bit Locker - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/protect-files-bitlocker-drive-encryption#1TC=windows-8
• Windows File and Folder Encryption: Windows Explorer - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/encrypt-decrypt-folder-file#1TC=windows-7