Implementing encryption
There are two types of encryption technologies available for Windows 10 devices: BitLocker and Encrypting File System (EFS). Both tools are available for use on all Windows 10 editions, except for Windows 10 Home. While both technologies offer robust methods of encryption, you need to understand how to implement each technique.
EFS has been available since Windows 2000, but very few organizations implement this type of encryption. Most organizations that require encryption choose to use BitLocker Drive Encryption. The difference between EFS and BitLocker is that EFS encrypts at the folder and file level, while BitLocker encrypts complete hard disks and removable drives.
First, we will understand BitLocker.
Implementing BitLocker
BitLocker allow you to encrypt an entire hard disk, which can be the Windows 10 OS drive, a data drive, or a removable drive. During the encryption process, BitLocker configures the drive that contains the OS so that you...