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Encryption at Stanford

The University has established a requirement to verifiably encrypt all Windows and Mac computers, as well as Apple and Android mobile devices that are used by employees for Stanford work.

Why encrypt?

Encrypting your laptop and desktop computers and mobile devices is the single most important step you can take to protect your personal information, and Stanford's data, in the event that the device is lost or stolen.

What's new?

  • Mobile devices: All faculty, staff and postdoc Apple and Android mobile devices used for Stanford work are subject to the verifiable encryption requirement. Mobile Device Management (MDM) is Stanford's mobile device security solution. Workspace ONE is the MDM solution for Android and Jamf is the MDM solution for iOS.
  • Network restrictions: Access to the Stanford campus network is restricted from unencrypted laptops, desktops, and mobile devices that are subject to the requirements.

How do you contact your local computer support?

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UIT Computer Resource Consulting supported departments and institutions

  • BioEngineering
  • Biophysics/Structural Biology
  • Business Affairs
  • Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis
  • Center for Study of Language and Information
  • Department of Athletics
  • Freeman Spogli Institute
  • Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials
  • Global Climate and Energy Project
  • Human Resources
  • Office of Development
  • Office of General Counsel
  • Office of Public Affairs
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Pain Management Center
  • Physical Education and Recreation
  • Research Compliance
  • Stanford Alumni Association
  • Stanford Center for Longevity
  • Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences
  • Stanford Management Company
  • Stanford Pre-collegiate Studies Operations
  • Undergraduate Admissions
  • Vaden Health Center
  • Woods Institute
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Stanford faculty and staffOn-call ServicesSubmit help request

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