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The Mac FileVault encryption solution does not allow new user profile creation to happen automatically.  The process requires two people - one user who currently uses the device, and the other being the new user needing access to use the device.

At SVSU, we prioritize security. One of the ways we demonstrate this is to make sure our organization and user's data does not fall into the wrong hands. We have turned on automatic email and attachment encryption for messages that contain personally identifiable information as well as financial data.

Bitlocker is Microsoft's built in encryption method for files and flash drives. It ensures that whenever anyone tries to access them they have to enter a password, either for a specific file, folder, or an entire drive. There are different requirements and instructions depending on what your current Microsoft OS is. The first part of this article will describe how to check this on your device, then follow the links below it to the section that corresponds with your version.

External storage devices used for storing sensitive data need to be encrypted and properly disposed of when no longer needed. This article goes into the methods of encryption, plus instructions on proper disposal.

University security policies require devices to be encrypted, which this article addresses.