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Workstation hard drive encryption policies require all connected storage to be encrypted so that data cannot be accessed from a computer without the proper keys or user authentication. Encryption policies apply to both Windows and Mac computers and are managed by ITS.

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  • Due to the nature of our work at Cal Poly, university-owned computers may have access to sensitive data dependent on a user’s role. 

  • It is the responsibility of Cal Poly to safeguard any data that is accessed and stored locally on all computers and protect that data from misuse. 

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 What is encryption?

Encryption is the process of converting or scrambling data and information into an unreadable, encoded version that can only be read with authorized access. Encryption is a widely used security tool that can prevent the interception of sensitive data, either while stored in files or while in transit across networks.

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