BitLocker and data encryption in Windows 10 and Windows 11
BitLocker is a full-volume encryption feature built into Windows 10 and 11 that helps protect data on your endpoints by encrypting entire drives. In this section, we’ll explore the importance of data encryption, how to configure and audit BitLocker, and best practices for implementing encryption on your endpoints.
The importance of data encryption in endpoint security
Data encryption is a necessary component of endpoint security. Data encryption ensures that sensitive information remains protected even if a device is lost, stolen, or compromised. By encrypting data at rest, you can mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
Let’s take a look at some of the key benefits of data encryption:
- Confidentiality: Encryption ensures that only authorized users with the appropriate decryption key can access the data, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Compliance...
