Tag: Bitlocker

BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: No Uninstall Option in Control Panel

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BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: No Uninstall Option in Control Panel

MBAM (Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring) is a tool that enables you (organizations) to centrally manage and monitor BitLocker Drive Encryption across Windows devices. In this article, we shall discuss “BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: Remove MBAM Agent When Uninstall Option is missing”. Please, see Get a list of installed programs locally or…

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Windows

Install Remote Server Administration Tools on Windows 11

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Install Remote Server Administration Tools on Windows 11

Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows includes Server Manager, Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins, consoles, Windows PowerShell cmdlets and providers, and command-line tools for managing roles and features that run on Windows Server. In this guide, we shall discuss the steps to install Remote Server Administration Tools on Windows 11. Because these steps have…

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Windows

Force BitLocker Recovery: Perform BitLocker Recovery via the Self-Service Portal and Helpdesk

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Force BitLocker Recovery: Perform BitLocker Recovery via the Self-Service Portal and Helpdesk

BitLocker recovery is the process in which access to a BitLocker-protected drive is restored in the event the drive doesn’t unlock using its default unlock mechanism. In this article, we shall discuss “Force BitLocker recovery: Perform BitLocker Recovery via the Self-Service Portal and Helpdesk”. Please see Perform BitLocker Recovery Password Rotation in Active Directory, what…

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Network | Monitoring

How to Disable device encryption on Windows

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How to Disable device encryption on Windows

Encryption is a powerful tool for protecting data on your Windows devices. However, there are times when you might need to disable it. Let’s walk through the process of disabling device encryption in Windows 10/11 and understand the difference between Device Encryption and BitLocker Drive Encryption. Kindly see, How to Change BitLocker Password in Windows and how…

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Windows, Windows Server

BitLocker Windows Update Shutdown or Reboot option behavior

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BitLocker Windows Update Shutdown or Reboot option behavior

BitLocker is a Windows security feature that provides encryption for entire volumes. It addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned devices. In this article, we shall discuss the following topic “understanding BitLocker Windows Update Shutdown or Reboot option behavior”. This is important for maintaining system security and functionality….

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Windows, Windows Server

Perform BitLocker Recovery Password Rotation in Active Directory

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Perform BitLocker Recovery Password Rotation in Active Directory

In this article, we shall discuss how to Perform BitLocker Recovery Password Rotation in Active Directory. Kindly see, How to Change BitLocker Password in Windows and how to Force BitLocker Recovery mode: How to unlock BitLocker Protected Drive. Maintaining the security of BitLocker-encrypted drives is crucial. Situations may arise where users forget their PINs or…

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Windows Server

How to fix BitLocker always prompting for Recovery Key

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How to fix BitLocker always prompting for Recovery Key

In this article, we will discuss how to fix BitLocker always prompting for Recovery Key. Please see “How to fix you are not allowed to view this folder on SSRS: MBAM reports cannot be accessed because it could not load folder contents“, and How to Change the Lock Screen Wallpaper in Windows 11. BitLocker is…

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Windows

Selfservice Recovery: Trellix BitLocker and fileVault Recovery

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Selfservice Recovery: Trellix BitLocker and fileVault Recovery

Trellix Management for Native Encryption (MNE) is a management product that allows ePO administrators to manage Apple FileVault and Microsoft BitLocker. These programs are the native encryption offerings on macOS and Windows operating systems. MNE can also help users in system recovery, and provides rich audit and reporting capabilities. In this article, we shall discuss…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

Prevent Local Administrators from managing BitLocker with the manage-bde command

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Prevent Local Administrators from managing BitLocker with the manage-bde command

BitLocker is the Windows encryption technology that protects your data from unauthorized access by encrypting your drive and requiring one or more factors of authentication before it will unlock it. In this blog post, we shall discuss how to Prevent Local Admins from managing BitLocker with manage-bde command. Please see how to correctly disable BitLocker on…

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Windows, Windows Server

How to Prevent Standard Users from Changing BitLocker Password

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How to Prevent Standard Users from Changing BitLocker Password

If you need to configure BitLocker in Windows 11/10, it typically requires administrator privileges. However, by default, standard users have the ability to change the BitLocker password. This vulnerability poses a significant threat to data integrity and confidentiality. In this guide, we’ll walk you through two methods to prevent standard users from changing the BitLocker…

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Windows

Install BitLocker on Windows Server via the Server Manager

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Install BitLocker on Windows Server via the Server Manager

BitLocker Drive Encryption enables you to protect data on lost, stolen or inappropriately decommissioned devices by encrypting the entire volume and checking the integrity of early boot components. These data can only be decrypted if all the components are successfully verified and the encrypted drive is located in the original PC. In this article, we…

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Windows Server

How does Key Rotation work in MBAM?

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How does Key Rotation work in MBAM?

Key Rotation in Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) refers to the process of rotating the encryption keys used to protect BitLocker-encrypted drives. This is a security best practice to minimize the risk associated with long-term exposure to a single encryption key. In this article, we shall discuss How does Key Rotation work in MBAM….

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Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL, Windows Server

How To Turn On Or Off Auto-Unlock For BitLocker Drive In Windows 10/11

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How To Turn On Or Off Auto-Unlock For BitLocker Drive In Windows 10/11

In Windows 10/11, the Auto-unlock feature for BitLocker drives enables your computer to automatically unlock a BitLocker-protected drive without the need for a password or recovery key when the operating system drive is unlocked. This can be convenient if you’re using BitLocker to encrypt secondary drives. In this detailed guide, I’ll walk you through the…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows