The encryption process is ongoing and the device can be used continuously even when encrypting, and when completed all newly generated data will be encrypted by default. The completion time will vary according to the computer’s specifications and the disk’s data size.
Note that the encryption process is not instant, as Windows will need to encrypt all available data as a whole. You can click the action to see a progress bar and follow the encryption process as it protects the selected drive. Prey will reach out to the device and, once connected, will request BitLocker to begin the encryption process. This option represents the type of encryption applied. AES_128 is ideal for fixed internal drives, and XTS_AES128 is ideal for removable drives like a flash drive. This is ideal for brand new computers that haven’t had data stored yet.Ĥ) Finally, select the encryption standard. This is ideal for computers that are in active use on the other hand, selecting the ‘Used Space Only’ will be faster, but doesn’t protect unused space. Selecting ‘Full Disk’ takes longer, but protects the complete disk (unused, and used). You will need to select the drives on the computer that you want to encrypt with BitLocker.ģ) Select the encryption method you want to apply. Once there, you can find the Disk Encryption action on the right-hand action bar.Ģ) Click on the action’s button to begin the process. To turn on BitLocker:ġ) Find a compatible Windows device on your Prey control panel, and access its individual view by clicking it on the device list.
This action will be available on any Windows 10 device using a Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education version and with hardware that possesses the TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Encryption is a key risk mitigator! Data theft, data breaches, or device loss won’t result in compromised data if said information is encrypted. This new tool has been added to our Enterprise plan, and it is the next step into better helping organizations secure their data. This tool allows you to easily activate BitLocker’s disk encryption remotely on compatible devices (Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education) and protect the data on their hard drives!īitLocker is a native encryption tool that comes with Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education and doesn’t need to be installed or bought separately. Enterprises with fleets using Windows as an operating system can now take advantage of Microsoft’s native BitLocker disk encryption tool using Prey! Let us introduce you to our new Disk Encryption action.