Microsoft BitLocker encryption tool
Even with strong password policies in place, it’s important to understand that if a malicious actor gets physical access to your hard drives, it’s easy for them to gain access to all stored data. All they have to do is plug the hard drive into another computer or boot another operating system from a USB drive. This is particularly troublesome for companies with sensitive data kept on laptops. If a laptop is lost or stolen, important company documents could be exposed. Microsoft BitLocker is a full-volume encryption feature that’s been included in business versions of Microsoft Windows for the past 14 years. With BitLocker, you can encrypt your entire drive so that even if the hard drive is stolen, only authorized individuals can access its contents. In our Microsoft BitLocker review, we look at the security tool’s strengths and weaknesses to decide whether it’s the best encryption software for Windows today. Also check out our roundup of the best ransomware protectio...