# filevault

> FileVault helps organizations enforce endpoint data protection and compliance by preventing unauthorized offline access to device data.

Source: https://docs.applivery.com/en/glossary/filevault/  •  Last updated: 2026-07-02

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**TL;DR:** FileVault encrypts macOS storage to protect sensitive enterprise data.

FileVault is a baseline control in many security frameworks because it significantly lowers exposure risk from lost or stolen devices.