Overview
The McAfee agent can be found at \\titan\software$\FSP\Disk Encryption\McAfee_Agent_SSVMEPOTEST.exe or in LANDesk as a public distribution package (Tufts->McAfee Drive Encryption>McAfee Agent 4.8 (EPOTEST).
Encryption Process
- Once the McAfee agent is installed, the McAfee agent will automatically download and install the Drive Encryption application and the user will be prompted to reboot.
- MDE (McAfee Drive Encryption) will then run some compatibility checks including looking for incompatible products (bitlocker or other encryption products), hard drive SMART status, and connection to the McAfee server.
- If all the checks pass, MDE starts to encrypt the hard drive. You can check the status of the encryption by clicking on the McAfee icon in the system tray and selecting Quick Settings->Show Drive Encryption Status
- Once the encryption completes, preboot authentication (the McAfee login screen) is enabled.