Disabling encryption

If you do not need to manage encryption of your users' devices any longer, you can disable encryption, as described in this section. The devices will also be decrypted.

As an alternative, you can decrypt devices, without disabling encryption.

Disabling encryption by using the list of security profiles

To disable encryption by using the list of security profiles:

  1. Open Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Management Console.
  2. Select the Security management → Security profiles section.

    The Security profiles section contains a list of security profiles configured in Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud.

  3. In the list, select the required security profile.
  4. Click the link with the profile name to open the security profile properties window.

    The security profile properties window displays settings available for all devices.

  5. Select the Data Encryption section.
  6. Select the Decrypt all hard drives option.
  7. Set the toggle switch to Data Encryption disabled.
  8. Click the Save and close button to save the changes.
  9. If necessary, repeat the steps above for another security profile.

Encryption is disabled in the selected security profiles. The decryption of your users' devices starts.

The encryption and decryption of devices may take a long time. You can use the Encryption status of devices report to see the current encryption status.

Disabling encryption by using the encryption management window

To disable encryption by using the encryption management window:

  1. Open Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Management Console.
  2. Select the Security management → Encryption section.

    The displayed Data Encryption window allows you to enable and disable encryption in security profiles, and to go to the list of reports.

  3. Click Disable encryption next to the required security profile.
  4. If necessary, repeat the previous step for another security profile.

Encryption is disabled in the selected security profiles. The decryption of your users' devices starts.

The encryption and decryption of devices may take a long time. You can use the Encryption status of devices report to see the current encryption status.

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