You must choose a strong password you can remember, as your drive will require the password to mount and retrieve data once encrypted. You can apply FileVault encryption to removable USB drives and external hard drives by right-clicking the drive on your desktop and clicking Encrypt. Press the Control + Shift + Power keys on newer MacBooks or Control + Shift + Eject on older MacBooks with optical drives.Įncrypt all portable media that will connect to any TTS system. Please wait to do any operating system upgrades (including patches) until notified by GSA IT. Your MacBook will come preloaded with the latest, GSA-approved/supported operating system.

See information about using PIV card readers with GSA-issued MacBooks. The Onboarding Team will send you information (including your laptop tracking number) prior to your first day. In the past, most TTS employees have been issued an Apple MacBook Pro computer, but recently due to supply chain shortages as well as a few other factors, TTS does not have the current inventory to give each new hire a MacBook at this time. Your supervisor will determine if you need a MacBook Pro or PC laptop. Send an email to if you have any questions regarding your badge. At that point, you will be prompted to make an appointment.

You will receive an email once your badge is available for pick-up. Your laptop and phone will be shipped to your home address on file.īadges are shipped to your local GSA badging office. The Onboarding Team submits your new hire account request, which includes your badge, phone, and laptop. Your laptop should be ready before your first day, but your phone may not be. GSA issues every TTS employee a badge, laptop, and phone.

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