On an unmanaged system, Access Utility MUST be run first, and all actions, encrypting, copying (adding), reading and decrypting files or folders, must be carried out inside of the utility window.

RME is a file-based encryption solution to prevent against the loss of data arising from the misplacement or theft of removable media, such as a USB drive or an external hard drive Managed vs Unmanaged SystemsĪ managed system is a Windows PC on campus that RME is installed. Otherwise, the system is unmanaged, such as a Mac PC or an off campus Windows PC.Īll files copied from a managed system to a USB drive are encrypted without exception.

Using Removable Media (USB Drive) Encryption (RME)