4.9. Task 4.9: BitLocker Drive Encryption

In this mobile world that we live in today, more people carry and use laptop computers to keep up with business and personal computing needs. The use of portable computers increases the likelihood that the computer will get lost or stolen. If the portable computer has sensitive data on it, either your own personal information or sensitive corporate data, many bad things can happen, including identity theft and violation of legal and regulatory compliance issues. Sensitive data on a laptop computer is often substantially more valuable than the computer itself.

Because of the increased likelihood that the device may fall into a stranger's hands, the drives in portable computers should utilize additional ...

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