DCC workshop: Protect sensitive data using encryption

In this workshop, we will present our recommended encryption solution: VeraCrypt.

We will present the usefulness (and pitfalls) of encryption and then demonstrate how VeraCrypt works. The workshop will end with a hands-on session on how to create an encrypted voluIn this workshop, we will present our recommended encryption solution: VeraCrypt.

We will present the usefulness (and pitfalls) of encryption and then demonstrate how VeraCrypt works. The workshop will end with a hands-on session on how to create an encrypted volume directly on your laptop. 

During and after the workshop, we will also give information on what the DCC can help you with when it comes to sensitive data. Questions on topics of encryption or data management are welcome during the workshop.

This workshop assumes you will bring your own laptop and works best on a Windows system. No prior knowledge of encryption is needed to participate.

Topics covered:

• What is encryption and why do you need it?

• When is encryption risky for your data?

• VeraCrypt as a program

• Examples of VeraCrypt uses and best practices

• Installation of VeraCrypt

• Important OS precautions

• Create an encrypted volume

• Create Keyfiles to further secure your volume directly on your laptop. 

_{This is a Research Support Hub workshop. The Research Support Hub is a CIT initiative to support all researchers and PhD-candidates throughout the University of Groningen on data management, geo-services, statistics, machine Learning, AI-tools and high performance computing.}