Introduction

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While permissions protect unauthorized access to data within the OS, they don't protect the data if it accessed in other ways, such as if the storage media is removed from the device. Encryption provides an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access, when permissions alone are insufficient.

Objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe the benefits of drive encryption with BitLocker.
  • Describe the benefits of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
  • Describe the benefits of Encrypted File System.