How do I roll out BitLocker on Windows laptops?
BitLocker encrypts the hard drive on Windows devices so that data is unreadable without the correct authentication. deeploi enables it remotely across your fleet once you adjust your controls accordingly.
BitLocker may cause a slight delay during system startup, as authentication is required before the encrypted drive unlocks. This is normal.
How does the rollout work?
Once you turn on Device Encryption for Windows in Controls, deeploi enables BitLocker on all connected Windows devices. Employees then complete one to three steps:
- Notification. Employees receive a prompt explaining that BitLocker will be enabled on their device.
- Encryption initialization. The device encrypts its hard drive in the background. Employees set a password or authentication method when prompted.
- Restart or log out. Employees must log out and back in, or restart their device, to complete the setup.
How do I start the BitLocker rollout?
- Click Controls in the left sidebar of the dashboard.
- Open Device Encryption.
- Turn it on for Windows.
- Click Save Changes.
deeploi then enables BitLocker remotely on all connected Windows devices. Device Encryption is on by default. If it is already on, there is nothing to do. See Controls for how to check the status of each device.