Encryption helps protect data on a device, ensuring that it can only be accessed by authorized people. As an employee, setting up the encryption of your hard drive can help keep your machine secure.
Encrypting macOS with FileVault
Click on the Apple menu in the menu bar, then select System Settings
Click on Security & Privacy
Click the FileVault tab
If prompted, Click on the padlock icon 🔒, then enter an administrator name and password
Click Turn On FileVault.
For more info, click here
Encrypting Windows 10 and 11 Pro with BitLocker
Check if your device supports BitLocker encryption
Open Start
Search for System Information, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option
Click the System Summary branch from the left pane.
Check the "Device Encryption Support" item, and if it reads Meets prerequisites, then your computer includes support file encryption
Note: If the ''Device Encryption Support'' item reads ''Elevation Required to View'', you did not open the System information tab as an administrator
Turn on Device encryption:
Open Settings
Click on Privacy & Security (Win 11) or Update & Security (Win 10)
Click on Device encryption.
If the Device encryption page isn't available, your device does not support the encryption feature. However, you may still be able to enable Bitlocker.
Under the Device encryption section, click the Turn on button
Enable BitLocker
Sign in to Windows with an administrator account
In the search box on the taskbar, enter Manage BitLocker and select from results. OR select the Start button
Under Windows System, select Control Panel
In the Control Panel, select System and Security
Then under BitLocker Drive Encryption, select Manage BitLocker. You’ll only see this option if BitLocker is available for your device
Select Turn on BitLocker and follow the instructions provided
If Vanta is still reporting that the disk is not encrypted after following the above steps, please see our Troubleshooting Windows Disk Encryption guide
Encrypting Linux
Detecting disk encryption on Linux is complex and varies widely. We recommend you encrypt your disks with LUKS, follow this guide.