The University of Texas at Austin

Secure Data Storage Options

Security

  Offered to Features  

WebSpace

No cost personal Web publishing and file storage for current students, faculty, and staff.
Green IT: Sharing information online reduces paper printing and therefore paper waste.

Cost: No cost

  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • One gigabyte (GB) of file storage space for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Students can store files for class and share them with classmates to collaborate on projects.
  • Faculty can store files and share them with colleagues around the world (safe for storing Category-I data).
  • Publish your personal Web site.
  • Access WebSpace using a Web browser or transfer multiple files and folders with WebDAV; secure connection for both access methods.
  • Ability to provide file access based on EID or ticket generation (for non-EID holders).

     

Enterprise Whole Disk Encryption

Provides software to encrypt portable Windows devices that store Category-1 data. Includes a management interface and options to help desktop support staff manage and support computers.

Cost: Cost: No Cost

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Technical Staff
  • Departments
  • "Data at rest" encryption. All data remains encrypted, including the operating system, when the computer is off. (Please note that computers are not protected if they are in sleep or standby mode.)
  • A complete set of management tools for desktop support staff to manage users and devices.
  • Data is recoverable if the startup password is lost or forgotten.
  • Auto-boot or single sign-on simplifies the logon process.
  • As long as the computer is turned OFF, unauthorized individuals are unable to access data stored on the computer in the event it is lost or stolen.
  • Available for Windows 7, Vista, and XP laptops and tablets (Windows 7 and Vista computers cannot use BitLocker at the same time).
  • Available for Mac laptops running OS X 10.4.8 and later.
  • Available for Linux laptops running several supported distributions, including RedHat and Debian.
  • Encryption of removable media, such as USB flash drives or external hard drives.
  • Management for self-encrypting hard drives.
  • Client and management software from WinMagic.

SharePoint

Manage your team's documents and boost collaboration with a centrally-accessible, Web-based application.
Green IT: Collaborating electronically with remote colleagues reduces travel and therefore your carbon footprint.

Cost: $1200/year

  • Technical Staff
  • Departments
  • Access your site collection from anywhere.
  • Access to your SharePoint site is by invitation only (UT EID logon required).