In our effort to enhance the security on the JU Mac platform, starting from week 20, we will be enabling FileVault External link, opens in new window. disk encryption on Mac devices running macOS 14 and later.

How does it work?

Upon restarting the computer next time, you will receive the following prompt:

Please enter the password you use to log in to the computer and press OK. The Activation of FileVault will take approximately 1 minute.

(You may Choose "Cancel" up to five times before the message becomes mandatory)

You will be presented with the encryption key generated for your computer. Please make a note of this key and store it in a secure location accessible in case your computer is locked. Additionally, it will be centrally stored in the Company Portal External link, opens in new window..

Those who have opted not to enable FileVault will see the following message upon login.