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When we think about encryption for a Microsoft-based network, what generally first springs to mind is BitLocker, Microsoft’s native fixed-drive encryption software.But that highlights a tendency ...

First, you’ll need to change the Group Policy settings for BitLocker. To open the Group Policy editor, type “Group Policy” in the taskbar search box, then click the Group Policy editor.

4] Check BitLocker Drive Encryption Group Policy settings. There are certain Group Policy settings for BitLocker available in Windows 11/10 which if configured can put different restrictions on ...

News Analysis: Windows Vista's full-disk encryption solution is attracting much customer attention, but deployment isn't foolproof, advises a Gartner analyst.

As users of Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise have access to, and will likely use, the full-disk encryption BitLocker feature, Microsoft has acted quickly.

BitLocker encryption has been around in some form or another since the launch of Windows Vista. It is an effective means of protecting data, but can be a major headache to manage—especially for ...

How do I change the encryption type of BitLocker? Use the Group Policy Editor as before, but this time select the “Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength”. From there you can ...

While device encryption is available in all versions of Windows 10, it has a particular significance in the Home version, where the full BitLocker isn't available. Windows 10 Home also can't use ...

Microsoft issued security advisory ADV180028 on Tuesday for computer users that have self-encrypting solid-state drives (SSDs) that are ostensibly protected by Microsoft's BitLocker encryption scheme.

To change encryption schemes the drive must be unencrypted and re-encrypted. Microsoft outlines the necessary steps using Group Policy in their Security Advisory.

Microsoft has finally managed to resolve a bug related to BitLocker encryption reporting. The issue was first confirmed in October last year, and it has finally been fixed on Windows 11 21H2.