Chapter Twenty

Protecting Your Data

In This Chapter

arrow Encrypting the operating system drive with BitLocker

arrow Encrypting removable drives with BitLocker

arrow Unlocking encrypted removable drives

arrow Decrypting encrypted drives

arrow Backing up data with File History

arrow Configuring File History

arrow Turning off File History

Many companies use encryption to ensure the security of the data stored on their devices. If a business laptop is stolen or a USB memory stick with company data is lost, it’s important that the stored data isn’t accessible to the wrong people. In such cases, encryption is the only solution to ensure that the data is accessed only by people with the appropriate access keys and passwords. Some businesses also have policies that forbid the distribution of company data on removable media such ...

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