Windows 10: Guidance on Bitlocker Encryption setup - Removable USB Flash Drives

Discus and support Guidance on Bitlocker Encryption setup - Removable USB Flash Drives in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Win 10 Pro 64-bit Ver. 1909 b,18363.535 I'm looking at options for securing the USB flash drives (content) from unauthorised access. I don't care so... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by ashleyg, Jan 15, 2020.

  1. ashleyg Win User

    Guidance on Bitlocker Encryption setup - Removable USB Flash Drives


    Win 10 Pro 64-bit
    Ver. 1909 b,18363.535

    I'm looking at options for securing the USB flash drives (content) from unauthorised access. I don't care so much about losing the data -it's largely a back-up of working data- but want to provide an obstacle so they would reformat the drive for re-use rather than trying to look at the data.

    I looked at the tutorials that show you how to set up Bitlocker Protection on removable drives (I believe the correct term in this case is 'Bitlocker to go') and I have tested it out and the option works well for me.

    Appreciate any advice from experienced users using Bitlocker in this way and I guess any pitfalls.

    Ps. My fixed system drive/s are not protected by Bitlocker - I have not felt it necessary at this time.

    Thank you.

    :)
     
    ashleyg, Jan 15, 2020
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  2. ashleyg Win User

    Guidance on Bitlocker Encryption setup - Removable USB Flash Drives

    Win 10 Pro 64-bit
    Ver. 1909 b,18363.535

    I'm looking at options for securing the USB flash drives (content) from unauthorised access. I don't care so much about losing the data -it's largely a back-up of working data- but want to provide an obstacle so they would reformat the drive for re-use rather than trying to look at the data.

    I looked at the tutorials that show you how to set up Bitlocker Protection on removable drives (I believe the correct term in this case is 'Bitlocker to go') and I have tested it out and the option works well for me.

    Appreciate any advice from experienced users using Bitlocker in this way and I guess any pitfalls.

    Ps. My fixed system drive/s are not protected by Bitlocker - I have not felt it necessary at this time.

    Thank you.
     
    ashleyg, Jan 15, 2020
    #2
  3. Anibor Win User
    Guidance on Bitlocker Encryption setup - Removable USB Flash Drives

    I used BitLocker to encrypt UFDs for some time, until I encountered problems trying to unblock a UFD (the window to enter the password didn´t appear, further actions lead to freezes).

    Now I use virtual disks encrypted with BitLocker. I haven´t found any problems yet. An advantage or this method is that it permits to encrypt only part of the UFD. For me it´s not important if someone looking at the drive knows that it´s encrypted.

    I haven´t used VeraCrypt to encrypt UFDs, but have used containers (volumes) encrypted with it for years. Not one single problem after thousands of mount and unmount operations, copies to other drives to backup the containers, etc.
     
    Anibor, Jan 15, 2020
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  4. ashleyg Win User

    Guidance on Bitlocker Encryption setup - Removable USB Flash Drives

    Guidance on Bitlocker Encryption setup - Removable USB Flash Drives

    @hsehestedt

    Thanks for your response. I may not have worded my requirements very well. My need is basic at this stage and is around the scenario where should I lose my USB flash drive, then I want to be confident in the knowledge that an average person finding the flash drive will not be able to readily access the data on the drive. I'm not worried if they choose to format the drive and use it for their purposes. In that case, would Bitlocker do the job.?
     
    ashleyg, Jan 15, 2020
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