UCSF IT Technology

Immediately report the theft or loss of your device to the UCSF Police Department: 415-476-1414. Remember that time is of the essence.  After reporting the loss or theft of your device to the UCSF Police Department,  it is critical that you contact the IT Service Desk at 415-514-4100 as soon as possible.

Multiple methods for deploying whole-disk encryptions are used at UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Campus. The list of computer encryptions below is ordered by most to least well-used. For additional information regarding encryption, visit our Encryption FAQs.

The minimum security standards still apply when traveling overseas to a foreign nation: All laptops carrying confidential information, including personal health information (PHI), must be encrypted before the start of any travel, whether for business or pleasure.

These travel guidelines apply to (1) all UCSF employees and affiliates and (2) their UCSF-owned or personal devices that are used for UCSF business.1. Install the UCSF security suite on your computers and laptops..2. Encrypt your laptop.