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Whole disk encryption is something students may want to consider to protect the sensitive data on their computer. Disk
encryption is a technology which protects information by converting it into unreadable code that cannot be deciphered
easily by unauthorized people. If your computer is ever lost or stolen disk encryption ensures that the data on it will be
inaccessible to anyone but the owner. Both major OS platforms provide built-in full-disk encryption schemes:
- Bitlocker Bitlocker (Windows)
- File Vault Vault (Mac)
Things to consider before using encryption on your hard drive:
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