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Encryption User Guides

These pages give an overview of common tasks you can perform with PGP, such as;

  • File Encryption
  • Email Encryption
  • Whole Disk Encryption

These user guides detail how to perform common encryption tasks using PGP for Microsoft Windows, MacOS and Linux are currently not supported. If you have not yet installed PGP, please submit a request hereLink opens in a new window.

Overview

A quick introduction to Symantec Encryption Desktop

Encrypt files

How to encrypt individual files.

Encrypt a folder

How to secure a folder for use on your machine or NTFS mounted filesystems.

Encrypt an email

How to send a secure message to another PGP user.

Encrypt your machine's hard disk

How to encrypt your machine's entire hard disk.

Sending encrypted data to parties outside of the University

How to securely send a file to someone who does not have access to university systems