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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[BitLocker]] can be used on fixed hard drives (i.e. internal to your computer) as well as on portable hard drives (i.e. USB). If you want to hold a secure, offline copy of files that you want to be preserved, [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq BitLocker To Go] with a portable hard drive and hardware token as | [[BitLocker]] can be used on fixed hard drives (i.e. internal to your computer) as well as on portable hard drives (i.e. USB). If you want to hold a secure, offline copy of files that you want to be preserved, [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-to-go-faq BitLocker To Go] with a portable hard drive with data to be stored and a hardware token as the key can be used together to do so. | ||
==Prerequisites== | ==Prerequisites== | ||
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==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
# Download and install the [https://www.yubico.com/products/services-software/download/yubikey-personalization-tools/ YubiKey personalization tool (graphical version)]. | |||
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Revision as of 20:25, 19 December 2019
Overview
BitLocker can be used on fixed hard drives (i.e. internal to your computer) as well as on portable hard drives (i.e. USB). If you want to hold a secure, offline copy of files that you want to be preserved, BitLocker To Go with a portable hard drive with data to be stored and a hardware token as the key can be used together to do so.
Prerequisites
- A portable hard drive formatted with an NTFS, FAT16, FAT32, or exFAT file system.
- Any desktop edition of Windows 10 except Home. BitLocker encryption is not included as a feature of Windows 10 Home, though encrypted drives can still be accessed via Windows 10 Home.
- A YubiKey security token. Other security tokens may work, but this procedure will focus on using a YubiKey.
Procedure
- Download and install the YubiKey personalization tool (graphical version).
To be continued.