Recommended external hardware features and configurations.

Objective

Recommended standards for external Hard Drive/considerations - for data needs that cannot store or backup to University storage solutions

Environment

Windows/Linux/Mac

Procedure

• Standard/recommendations

  • Rugged 

  • Password protected 

  • Encryption (AES 256)

• Look at its construction and the materials it's made of, its drop resistance, its crush protection, and its imperviousness to dust, dirt, and water. 

  • Consider rugged drives

• Recommend storing external drive in off site location