Overview
McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) 7.1 is the latest version of McAfee's full disk encryption product. It replaces the older Endpoint Encryption for PC (EEPC) product and includes several important new features:
- Windows 8 and 8.1 support
- UEFI support
- Web based console
- Active Directory integration - simplier user management, easier FSP access, anyone who has logged in before encryption has access.
- Easier installation and removal (tag based)
- Better recovery options: better recovery questions, shorter challenge code keys, mobile device self-service recovery
If you are unfamiliar with drive encryption, you can read more at the FAQ.
Getting Started
FSP's should first read the page on the ePO Console because it is used to manage McAfee Drive Encryption (as well as other McAfee products).
Next, there are several processes outlined below to assist IT staff:
To encrypt a new computer or upgrade an EEPC encrypted computer
See Installing the McAfee agent and enabling encryption
To reset an encryption password
See Resetting an encryption password
To disable encryption on a computer that is working properly
See Disabling McAfee Drive Encryption