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Encryption is the process of making information unreadable to protect it from unauthorized access. After information has been encrypted, a secret key or password is needed to unencrypt it and make it readable again.
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Overview
Encryption is the process of making information unreadable to protect it from unauthorized access. After information has been encrypted, a secret key or password is needed to unencrypt it and make it readable again.
This document defines standards that all users must comply with for encrypting devices and files, used to access and store Fleming electronic information so that the information is protected from unauthorized access. Refer to Fleming College Information Security Classification Operating Procedure (6-604A) to determine when and where encryption is required as an information safeguard based on the information classification level.
The Fleming College ITS Service Desk is available to assist users with all encryption-related questions. The Chief Technology Officer has issued this User Standard under the authority of College Policy 6-604 Electronic Information Security Policy.
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