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BitLocker is the only drive encryption tool Windows users need

There is an abundance of free encryption tools, but if you’re running Windows, BitLocker is the only tool most people need, especially for home use. Although its encryption function is only available ...
PC World

BitLocker encryption can be defeated with trivial Windows authentication bypass

Companies relying on Microsoft BitLocker to encrypt the drives of their employees’ computers should install the latest Windows patches immediately. A researcher disclosed a trivial Windows ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft fixes bug behind incorrect BitLocker encryption errors

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing incorrect BitLocker drive encryption errors in some managed Windows environments. The company said that Intune is among the MDM platforms affected by the bug ...
AZ Central

Pros and cons of BitLocker, Microsoft’s built-in encryption tool

Question: What are the pros and cons of using Windows BitLocker? Answer: You can do many things to help keep your computer secure, and encryption is one of those ...
TechSpot

Microsoft's BitLocker encryption comes with a catch: the keys may be on Microsoft's servers

In context: Tech companies promote device encryption to reassure customers that their data remains private. Some, such as Apple, have resisted requests from authorities to bypass encryption. However, ...
Business Wire

WinMagic Announces SecureDoc for BitLocker for Improved Management of Enterprise Security

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MICROSOFT IGNITE – WinMagic Inc. today announced the availability of SecureDoc for Microsoft’s BitLocker, an intelligent key management and encryption solution that improves ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft warns of incorrect BitLocker encryption errors

Microsoft warned customers this week of incorrect BitLocker drive encryption errors being shown in some managed Windows environments. According to Redmond, this known issue affects only client ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft to Make BitLocker Encryption the Default in Next Windows 11 Build

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CSOonline

Thinking beyond BitLocker: Managing encryption across Microsoft services

Taking the time to review network encryption settings other than those in BitLocker needs much more review and examination to ensure thorough and consistent security. When we think about encryption ...
TWCN Tech News

The BitLocker encryption on this drive isn’t compatible with your version of Windows

If you’re locked out of your Windows 11/10 PC and you try to unlock the BitLocker encrypted drive but you receive the error message The BitLocker encryption on this ...
Computerworld

The complete BitLocker encryption guide for Windows PCs

BitLocker and Device Encryption are critical tools for protecting a PC’s data from thieves. Here’s everything you need to know about the encryption technologies built into Windows 10 and 11. Data ...