Encryption
Encrypt Your Laptop
Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) Encryption
PGP is a data encryption program offering privacy and authentication. University policy requires encryption for all laptops containing private data. In addition, the Office of Regulatory Compliance (ORC) requires that all HIPAA department laptops be encrypted using OIT approved, centrally managed encryption software.
Contact the OIT service desk at 303-724-4357 (4-HELP) to install encryption software today.
Encrypt Your Emails
Email encryption is mandatory if you send Protected Health Information (PHI) to anyone outside of CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus network or outside our affiliate network.
How to Send an Encrypted Email
- Provide a subject line that matches the message.
- Add any of these three words anywhere in the subject line. Lowercase or capital letters can be used.
- Encrypt
- Safemail
- Secure
Learn more about email encryption.
Encrypt Your Mobile Phone
Using encryption on your mobile device is an excellent step to take in securing your data. Learn how to encrypt your iPhone or Android mobile phone.