Full Disk Encryption – Bitdefender TechZone

Data is simultaneously the world's most valuable and vulnerable resource. Encryption helps maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information by converting it into an unreadable format that can only be deciphered with the appropriate decryption key. This ensures that even if unauthorized individuals gain access to the encrypted data, they cannot understand or misuse it.

Full disk encryption may seem like a limited tool that works only when the data is at rest, but it plays a crucial role in a business environment. Without encryption, sensitive data is vulnerable to theft. For instance, if users store confidential information on a computer, anyone with physical access to this computer in the event of theft or loss could potentially gain access to this data.

Full disk encryption of hard drives, external drives, and other storage systems provides a baseline defense against risks and can be easily implemented as a first step towards better security.

For home offices and users with straightforward needs, manual encryption based on built-in solutions in the operating system is easy to manage. However, even small, and certainly medium and enterprise organizations require centralized controls to centrally manage encryption keys and password recovery. This is also the easiest way to demonstrate compliance with regulations.

GravityZone Full Disk Encryption is a native encryption module which keeps data secure and minimizes the risk of data loss or theft. It offers centralized management of the native device encryption mechanisms provided by Windows and MacOS, ensuring optimal compatibility and performance. Furthermore, GravityZone stores the necessary recovery keys required to unlock volumes in the event that users forget their passwords.