Laptop computer

Minimal recommended baseline:

□ Password protect the laptop
□ Use policies

No monetary cost

Baseline plus:

□ Use encryption software for laptop
□ Back-up files off-site
□ Store encryption keys off-site

Requires vendor software

USB drive

Minimal recommended baseline:

□ Use policies: Not recommended for sensitive data or as a single source for data storage

No monetary cost

Baseline plus:

□ If use is necessary, recommend using encryptable USB drive (ex. Lexar Secure II)

Approx. $50

E-mailing from a remote location

Minimal recommended baseline:

□ University VPN
□ Use policies

No monetary cost

Baseline plus:

□ iPass (in use by ISR)
□ S-Wire email encryption (in use by School of Dentistry)

Requires vendor software

Sensitive Information

Minimal recommended baseline:

□ Encrypt files using EFS (built-in to Windows)
□ De-identify data
□ Use policies

No monetary cost

Baseline plus:

□ Wipe laptops of sensitive data
□ Remote back-up
□ Encryption Solutions

Requires vendor software