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YALE-MSS-7.2.2: Encrypt portable storage devices

Standard:
YALE-MSS-7.2: Encrypt all electronic storage devices

YALE-MSS-7.2.2: Encrypt portable storage devices

Low Risk Endpoint Not Required Moderate Risk Endpoint Required High Risk Endpoint Required Low Risk Server Not Required Moderate Risk Server Not Required High Risk Server Not Required Low Risk Mobile Device Not Required Moderate Risk Mobile Device Required High Risk Mobile Device Required Low Risk Network Printer Not Required Moderate Risk Network Printer Not Required High Risk Network Printer Not Required

Details

Portable storage devices are considered endpoints, this is why the requirement is only listed for endpoints. Anyone using a portable storage device must adhere to this standard. Portable storage devices include, but are not limited to: 

  • USB thumb drives
  • Network Attached Storage Devices (NAS). 
  • SD cards