Once the encryption process is completed, you’ll be prompted to back up the encryption key to avoiding losing access to the files in case if the key is lost or goes corrupt. This includes any folders in your profile that are redirected to a server share.2] Right-click on the file or folder and select Properties.Ĥ] On the next dialog box, check the box besides Encrypt Content to Secure Data under Compress and encrypt attributes.ĥ] Click on OK and then hit the Apply button.Ħ] If encrypting a folder, you’ll be asked to choose between “ Apply change to this folder only” and “ Apply changes to this folder, subfolders, and files.” Do as you intend to and save your changes. This includes external drives and your I: drive when files are backed up using our standard backup login script.įolders/files stored on ILR servers cannot be encrypted with EFS. Other administrative user accounts will be able to see the names of the files, but not the content.įiles are automatically decrypted if you move/copy them to another (unencrypted) location. Once a folder is encrypted, only the user who encrypts the file or folder can access the content. Check 'Encrypt Contents to secure data' then click OK.Right click on the folder and select Properties.On your Windows Desktop, create a new folder to hold your confidential files (use a generic name like 'Temp Files').Individuals that are required to handle sensitive data as part of their job can take advantage of our Active Directory Encrypted File System (EFS) to help protect the privacy of sensitive files in the event of the loss or theft of a computer. ILR Technology Services does not condone or support the storage of any confidential University data except in specific applications protected by our Citrix environment.

All University employees are required to protect University data.

Windows 10 encrypted files