Windows 11 KB5077241 update improves BitLocker, adds Sysmon tool

Microsoft has released the KB5077241 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, which comes with 29 changes, including improvements to BitLocker, a new network speed test tool, and native System ...
The Verge

Microsoft is enabling BitLocker device encryption by default on Windows 11

Clean installs of Windows 11 version 24H2 now have BitLocker device encryption enabled. Clean installs of Windows 11 version 24H2 now have BitLocker device encryption enabled. is a senior editor and ...
AZ Central

Pros and cons of BitLocker, Microsoft’s built-in encryption tool

Question: What are the pros and cons of using Windows BitLocker? Answer: You can do many things to help keep your computer secure, and encryption is one of those ...
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Microsoft targets BitLocker slowdowns with hardware acceleration

Microsoft is trying to put an end to the long running trade off between full disk encryption and fast solid state storage by shifting BitLocker’s heaviest work into dedicated silicon. Instead of ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft to Make BitLocker Encryption the Default in Next Windows 11 Build

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Storing your BitLocker key in the cloud? Microsoft can give it to the FBI - what to do instead

BitLocker encrypts your hard drive and requires a key to decrypt it. Microsoft may give your key to law enforcement upon a valid request. Don't save your key to the cloud; instead, store it locally or ...