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BitLocker Drive Encryption Management

BitLocker encryption is a Windows security feature that provides full disk encryption, preventing unauthorized access in case of device theft or loss. Introduced in 2004 as "Cornerstone" and later renamed Secure Startup before its official launch in Windows Vista, BitLocker has become a crucial element of enterprise security.

While BitLocker ensures data protection, managing encryption across an organization can be challenging. Without a centralized BitLocker Management solution, IT teams struggle with enforcing encryption policies, monitoring encryption status, and securely storing recovery keys. A lack of proper encryption management has led to data breaches—studies show that 41% of data breaches result from lost or stolen devices without encryption, costing businesses millions in damages.

A comprehensive BitLocker Management solution, like ManageEngine Endpoint Central, simplifies encryption deployment, monitoring, and recovery key management, ensuring compliance and reducing security risks.

Getting Started with BitLocker Management

Managing BitLocker encryption across an enterprise requires a structured approach to ensure security and compliance. ManageEngine Endpoint Central simplifies this with automated policy deployment, real-time monitoring, and secure recovery key management.

  • Granular BitLocker Policy Configuration – Administrators can create detailed encryption policies with options for TPM Only, TPM with PIN, Enhanced PIN, or Passphrase for non-TPM devices. Encryption methods include full drive encryption, OS drive encryption, or used space encryption for optimized performance, with several algorithm choices for optimal encryption.
  • Automated Enforcement of Encryption Policies – Policies can be enforced automatically on newly added devices, ensuring instant encryption compliance. Additionally, administrators can deploy policies instantly to up to 250 devices at once, reducing manual effort. Thus, Endpoint Central eliminates the need for manual tracking by automating encryption monitoring and compliance enforcement, making encryption stress-free for IT teams.
  • Encryption Status of Managed Computers – The Managed Computers section provides a centralized view of encryption status, showing which devices are encrypted, pending encryption, or non-compliant. Administrators can also view detailed encryption reports to track compliance, review encryption methods, and monitor device security.
  • Deployment Prerequisite Checks for Error Prevention – The solution proactively detects BIOS mode incompatibility, TPM ownership errors, and other encryption failures before deployment, ensuring a smooth rollout.
  • Recovery Key Management – Secure recovery key management ensures that keys are automatically stored in Active Directory or the Endpoint Central server, with backup options and retention policies to prevent data loss.

Role-Based Access Controls

To ensure secure and controlled access, BitLocker Management provides role-based access control (RBAC) for IT teams. This allows administrators to grant restricted technician access specifically for BitLocker configuration and recovery key management without exposing other critical system configurations while preventing unauthorized access to other system settings.

Secure your data with effective BitLocker management

Establish clear encryption policies, monitor compliance, and safeguard recovery keys. Our Comprehensive Guide to BitLocker Compliance offers in-depth best practices for comprehensive data protection.

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