Encrypt Storage on Windows Devices
To maintain compliance and uphold security standards, individuals accessing an organization's Version Control Software or Cloud Infrastructure must ensure that their device's disk remains encrypted. Disk encryption plays a pivotal role in protecting the data on your Windows device, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access it.
Why Encryption Matters
Encryption safeguards your device's data by converting it into ciphertext, making it accessible only to those with the proper authorization. If your device lacks native encryption, you may have the option to activate standard BitLocker encryption.
Please note that the following steps are applicable for Windows Professional devices. If you use a Windows Home device, kindly request an upgrade to the Professional version from your management.
Windows 10 Instructions
Turn on Device Encryption
Sign in to Windows with an administrator account (you may need to sign out and log in to switch accounts).
Select the Start button, then navigate Settings > Update & Security > Device Encryption. If Device encryption is not visible, consider using standard BitLocker encryption as an alternative.
If device encryption is turned off, select Turn on.
Turn on Standard BitLocker Encryption
Sign in to your Windows device with an administrator account.
In the search box on the taskbar, type Manage BitLocker, and select it from the results. Alternatively, select Start, then under Windows System, choose Control Panel. In the Control Panel, go to System and Security > BitLocker Drive Encryption > Manage BitLocker.
Select Turn on BitLocker and follow the provided instructions.
For further details and to check if your device supports device encryption, refer to Device Encryption in Windows.
Windows 11 Instructions
Turn on Device Encryption
Sign in to Windows with an administrator account (you may need to sign out and log in to switch accounts).
Select Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Device encryption. If Device encryption is not visible, consider using standard BitLocker encryption.
If Device encryption is turned off, turn it on.
Turn on Standard BitLocker Encryption
Sign in to your Windows device with an administrator account.
In the search box on the taskbar, type Manage BitLocker, and select it from the results. Alternatively, select Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Device encryption > BitLocker drive encryption.
Select Turn on BitLocker and follow the provided instructions.
To learn more and verify if your device supports device encryption, consult Device Encryption in Windows.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your Windows device's storage is encrypted, adding an extra layer of protection to your data.
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