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Travelers should encrypt their devices to protect personal data from searches at airports and borders. iPhones are encrypted automatically with a passcode, MacBooks use FileVault, Windows PCs rely on BitLocker, and most Android devices are encrypted by default. Users should verify encryption settings and back up data before traveling.

Device encryption protects your sensitive data by locking it in a secure vault, preventing unauthorized access if your computer is lost or stolen. Both Windows (BitLocker) and macOS (FileVault) offer encryption tools that scramble your files, requiring a password or PIN to unlock. This ensures that even if your computer is physically accessed, your data remains secure. BitLocker and FileVault are enabled by default on all college-issued devices, running quietly in the background to protect your