Security Encryption: LSU Overview

General Information

Disclaimer:  BEFORE USING ANY Encryption Programs, please contact your Local TSP (Technology Support Professional) or IT Administrator / Contact.

If you are required to or you do store sensitive information on an electronic device, you should protect yourself and the University by encrypting the data. 

• You are able to ENCRYPT the Data ONLY WHEN the data is NOT IN USE.
   

Encryption Programs

LSU ITS Recommends the following products or technologies to use for Encryption:

• BitLocker (Windows)
• FileVault (Mac OS)
• dm-crypt (Linux)
   

LSU Support & Policy Statements

 Service Desk Contact Information 

LSU Policy Statements

• If you have any questions or concerns, please contact IT Security and Policy Office at security@lsu.edu.