Enabling FileVault encryption after logging registering with MDM portal

Enabling FileVault encryption after logging registering with MDM portal

In order to increase the security of our devices and for compliance purposes, you are required to enable FileVault encryption on your devices. After registering your device with the Company Portal app, you will be asked to enable encryption Click Enable Now to enable FileVault.




If you do not want to wait for the prompt, follow the instructions below to enable FileVault encryption.

1. Open System Preferences
     

2.  Select Security & Privacy
     

3. Switch to the FileVault tab and click on the lock in the lower left corner. Authenticate with your password or with Touch ID
     

4. Click on Turn of FileVault... to enable encryption
     



The recovery key for your device is backed up to the MDM portal. If you need access the recovery key, please open a helpdesk ticket.

You may also access the recovery key from the Company Portal website here
















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