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PGP is a product that encrypts your data to keep it safe from unauthorized access. The University is now supporting two components of PGP, Whole Disk Encryption and NetShare. Installation of the PGP Desktop application is required to use either component. For information about purchasing licenses, please see our PGP Information page. 

PGP Desktop

PGP Desktop for Macintosh

NOTE: Do Not Install PGP Desktop on MacOS 10.7.3. There are unresolved issues with the software on this version of OSX. 

PGP Desktop for Windows 

PGP Whole Disk Encryption 

Using PGP Whole Disk Encryption (WDE), your entire disk is encrypted. After encryption, you will enter a passphrase when you start you computer. Not all computers need to be encrypted. If you have questions about your computer and the data stored on it, contact your departmental support technician, or contact the OIT Service Desk at 3-1222.

PGP NetShare

PGP NetShare is a Windows only feature that allows you to create a secure file store either on your local computer or a network share. All files saved into this folder are automatically encrypted. If you have questions about setting up or using this feature, contact your departmental support technician or the OIT Service Desk at 3-1222. 

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