Bitlocker Encryption
Pre encryption checklist
Never manually activate Bitlocker, ITS can NOT be responsible for lost data due to improper encryption
Device has TPM 1.2 or later
Secure boot must be ON and the device must boot from UEFI mode
Device must be named using the CADS X-walk naming convention
Steps to start encryption
Set a temporary password on the device
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IT SD standard
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Install MNE from SDFS
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EPO and TRELLIX needs to be installed first
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SDFS > TechCD > DSS > Tech Toolkits > 09 Encryption
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Connect device to Ethernet
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Bitlocker will not activate over WIFI
Message the Device Name and the department’s name who owns the device to SD Questions and Answers in slack and ask that the device be added to the appropriate encryption group.
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Once a Full time SD employee verifies with security that the device has been moved we will need to check that the device is indeed encrypting.
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Search Manage Bitlocker in the system search bar and open program
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Look for Operating System Drive and confirm that either of these option are present C: Bitlocker ENCRYPTING or C: Bitlocker ON