There is already an extensive Wiki site managed by campus ITS to provide assistance to all users (TSCs, students, faculty, staff) with information on encryption policy and how to encrypt systems with UT Austin Approved Encryption Methods
General UT Austin Computer Encryption
Approved Encryption Methods for Laptops and Desktops
Approved Encryption Methods for Handhelds
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| Apple Mac Operating Systems | Approved Encryption Solution |
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| Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion" & above | FileVault 2 |
| Mac OS X 10.6 | No longer supported by Apple |
| Linux Operating Systems | Approved Encryption Solution |
Redhat 6+ | Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS) Encryption |
| Encrypting partitions of an existing installation with LUKS will most likely require a reinstall of the operating system as this option is only presented to users at install time. You are urged to make certain that you have complete and working backups of all data before beginning this process. |
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