Encrypting CDs and DVDs

If allowed by your policy, you can encrypt CDs and DVDs with these limitations:

• Encryption can be done only on RW and blank R/RW disks.

• You cannot add or delete data from a CD or DVD when it is burned. You can only erase the disk.

The process of importing and exporting files to CD/DVDs is equivalent to that of other removable storage devices described in "Encrypting Media" on page 1. Two differences between CDs/DVDs and other removable storage devices are that you cannot encrypt only a part of a CD/DVD, and you cannot add or delete files when the disk has been burnt. If you want to remove information on a rewritable disk, it is necessary to use the Erase feature to fully erase it.

Burning Encrypted CDs and DVDs:

These are the supported methods of burning encrypted CDs and DVDs (Windows):

• Endpoint Security Main Page > Media Encryption & Port Protection

• Windows CD/DVD built-in burner from Windows Explorer

Burning Unencrypted CDs and DVDs

Your ability to burn unencrypted CDs and DVDs is based on the policy set by your administrator.