Mobile Device Security Summary Table

Protecting devices Options currently in use Cost

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

Protecting data Recommendations Cost

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