Security: How to Encrypt a USB Drive

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Learn how to encrypt a USB drive using BitLocker (for Windows) or FileVault (for Mac)

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Why encrypt a USB drive?

The portability of USB drives makes them convient to use, but are at a heighted risk of loss or theft. USB drives that contain College data require extra protection from loss, theft, or cyber criminals. The best way to protect a USB drive is by using encryption.


How to encrypt a USB Drive

Click your computer's operating system below to view instructions on enabling encryption on a USB device:

 

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Article ID: 609
Created
Thu 8/12/21 11:11 AM
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Thu 9/14/23 2:37 PM