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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.

Encrypt your devices

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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?

School Support

Unit Website Help
Graduate School of Business IT Service Desk Submit help request
Graduate School of Education Office of Innovation & Technology Submit help request
School of Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences Computing Resources Submit help request
School of Engineering IT Support Desk Submit help request
School of Humanities and Sciences Information Technology at Dean's Office Submit help request
School of Law Office of Information Technology Contact us
School of Medicine Med IRT Submit help request

General computing support

Unit Website Help
Stanford departments and institutions Computer Resource Consulting Submit help request
Stanford faculty and staff On-call Services Submit help request

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