In this article, we’ll walk you through how to set up Disk Encryption on your OptiSigns Players.
- What You’ll Need
- How to Set Up Encryption on an OptiSigns Player
- How to Recover Data from an Encrypted OptiSigns Player
Disk encryption is essential for protecting sensitive data, ensuring that even if devices are lost, stolen, or compromised, unauthorized individuals cannot access critical information. It aligns with enterprise security standards by enhancing data compliance, minimizing risk of data breaches, and safeguarding organizational reputation.
With OptiSigns Pro and ProMax players, you can take this very important step to safeguard your data. Here’s how.
| NOTE |
| The Disk Encryption feature is only available on OptiSigns Pro or ProMax players. |
What You’ll Need
In order to use Disk Encryption, you’ll need:
- An OptiSigns Pro or ProMax Player
- An attached keyboard
- A safe place to store a password
How to Set Up Encryption on an OptiSigns Player
To get started, attach a keyboard to your OptiSigns Player. When booting up, rapidly press the Up Arrow to gain access to the Restore mode menu. It should look like this:
Here, hit Factory Reset. You’ll be asked whether or not to enable encrypted disks. Type Yes and hit Enter.
It will ask you to create a password. Create one, then complete the Factory Reset.
| ! VERY IMPORTANT ! |
| The password you set up will be required to be input every time you wish to recover data from your drive. Make sure to save this password in a safe place that you’ll have access to, or else you will not be able to retrieve data from the device. |
If you bring up Restore mode again, you should see the Encrypted Boot option there. This means you have successfully encrypted the OptiSigns Player drive. From now on, it will be booted with the encryption in place.
How to Recover Data from an Encrypted OptiSigns Player
To recover your data, connect the encrypted OptiSigns Player to another device using a USB enclosure or other preferred method. When you try to access the Player’s hard drive, you’ll be prompted to enter the encryption password you set earlier:
By inputting this password, you’ll be able to access the data and use it however you see fit.
That’s all!
OptiSigns is the leader in digital signage software. If you have any additional questions, concerns or any feedback about OptiSigns, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@optisigns.com.