Overview of Media Encryption & Port Protection

The Media Encryption & Port Protection component protects sensitive information by encrypting data and requiring authorization for access to storage devices, removable media and other input/output devices. Administrators use the SmartEndpoint to create rules for data encryption, authorization and access to devices. These rules are part of the Endpoint Security policy installed on endpoint computers.

Media Encryption & Port Protection rules include these settings:

• Default actions for reading and writing to different types of devices.
• Read and write access permissions to storage devices.
• Ability to access devices from endpoint computers.
• Types of files that must be encrypted (Business Related Data) on storage devices.
• Offline Access to encrypted devices on computers that are not connected to an Endpoint Security Management Server or on non-protected computers.
• Ability of users to temporarily override rules using UserCheck.

To learn more about how users interact with Media Encryption & Port Protection, see the Client User Guide for your client release.