Encrypting your Windows devices using BitLocker
In the modern IT landscape, it is more crucial than ever to protect your organization’s devices against data theft in case a device is stolen or lost. BitLocker is a feature that can be used to address this by encrypting Windows devices.
BitLocker Drive Encryption provides integrated data protection features for your Windows devices to combat the threat of stolen, lost, or poorly decommissioned Windows devices. BitLocker is most effective when used with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 or later. However, it also works on computers that do not have TPM version 1.2 or later by using a USB startup key instead. You can also apply a form of multi-factor authentication with BitLocker with the ability to block device startup until one of the following responses has been provided:
- A user PIN
- A removable device that contains a startup key
These methods help to ensure that the device does not start until the...
