Re: Laptop encryption experiences

["Everett, Alex D" <alex.everett () UNC EDU>]

Alan:

The laptop must store sensitive data or data that would significantly damage the reputation of the University if the 
data was exposed.
We have a public description of sensitive data at: http://help.unc.edu/6475

Sincerely,

Alex Everett
ITS Security
University of North Carolina

On Nov 15, 2010, at 11:32 AM, Alan Bowen wrote:

> At TCNJ, we've been in the alpha/pilot phase of a laptop full disk encryption project for a very long time.  We are 
> grappling with the complexities and resource requirements for encrypting our entire laptop inventory.  I'd like to 
> know what types of parameters schools use for a "litmus test" to determine if a given laptop needs to be encrypted.  
> Also, data on the number of laptops that have been encrypted over a time period, e.g. month or semester, would be 
> very useful.  Any extenuating circumstances or qualifiers outside of these questions would be much appreciated as 
> well.  Thanks.
>
> -Alan
> --
> Alan Bowen
> Manager of IT Security
> The College of New Jersey