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BitLocker

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What is BitLocker?

Microsoft's BitLocker is an endpoint encryption option.

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Microsoft Bitlocker a must have.

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology (201-500 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have over 200 laptops. With BitLocker Drive encryption, we are not worried about users losing their devices. With BitLocker, we are confident that their data is still secure. In our organization, we have many users who travel. BitLocker also protects us if someone's device is stolen. All our data will always be encrypted

Pros

  • Easy Key Rotation.
  • Encryption protection.
  • Easy Key Recovery.

Cons

  • Let the user know that their key has been rotated.

Return on Investment

  • Helped us get Soc 2 Compliance.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Kaspersky Cybersecurity Services

Other Software Used

Microsoft Intune, CrowdStrike Falcon

BitLocker Drive Encryption is great for Windows

Incentivized
Justin GravesView profile
HIPAA Security Officer in Information Technology at Area Agency on Aging Region 9, Inc (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We encrypt all Windows, end-user PCs with Bitlocker 256 bit XTS encryption. BitLocker Drive Encryption helps us stay compliant with HIPAA, 3rd party risk requirements, and our own security practices. BitLocker Drive Encryption is a top tier product and and is greatly effective. More so because it is baked into the Windows 10/11 operating system. We're also able to centrally manage encryption keys using active directory, Intune, or other 3rd party management applications.

Pros

  • Disk Encryption
  • Security
  • Used space or full encryption

Cons

  • Key Management
  • Deployment
  • Onboarding

Return on Investment

  • Free with OS
  • Key management is ok
  • Meets compliance standards

Alternatives Considered

McAfee DLP Endpoint

Other Software Used

Foxit PDF Editor (FoxitPhantom), ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Microsoft Intune

Encryption is key

Incentivized
Kaitlyn Delacruz
CEO (Chief Executive Officer) in Corporate at Yokai Sakura Limited (1-10 employees employees)

Pros

  • Drive encryption.
  • Added layer of security.
  • Ease of setup.

Return on Investment

  • Keeping Data secure
  • Low to no cost as its included with licensing fees for windows
  • Improved Security

Other Software Used

Windows Server, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Windows Whole Drive Encryption Solution - Worth Considering

Incentivized
Richard RussellView profile
Principal Network Administrator in Information Technology at Rensselaer County (1001-5000 employees employees)

Pros

  • Encrypts the entire drive and provides a high level of security.
  • In an Active Directory environment, you can set up BitLocker to automatically save keys to AD.
  • As part of Windows, no additional licensing costs.
  • Set up and configuration is relatively easy.
  • Uses TPM module to increase security.

Cons

  • There is a read/write impact on performance, but the protection is well worth the minor performance hit.

Return on Investment

  • Protects against data loss and theft, which can be very expensive if PII, SPI, PHI is involved. Fines for this type of loss can be very high, along with the costs of notification, and discovery.
  • Cost is included in Windows O/S, without needing additional licensing costs.

MBAM Software Drive Encryption it's very intuitive and it's easy to maintain!

Incentivized
Verified User
Consultant in Information Technology (10,001+ employees employees)

Pros

  • Agent Initialization
  • Robust Disk Encryption Algorithms
  • Reporting on Compliance

Cons

  • Encryption key Management
  • OS Compatibility
  • Console Management

Most Important Features

  • Drive Encryption Algorithms
  • TPM Chip Integration
  • Centralized Encryption Key Management

Return on Investment

  • Risk Management Reduction
  • Lost or Stolen Device Handling
  • Data Protection Improvements

Alternatives Considered

McAfee Complete Data Protection

Other Software Used

McAfee Complete Data Protection, Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec), Sophos Central Device Encryption (formerly SafeGuard)

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