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    Vista BitLocker

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    May 28, 2012
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      1Vista BitLocker

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      Among the security enhancements in Vista is BitLocker, Microsofts implementation of full-disk encryption for protecting system files and data. But every plus has a minus, and Gartner analyst Neil MacDonald lays them bare for us—pro and con.

      2Vista BitLocker – PRO

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      The benefits of deploying Windows Vista BitLocker.

      3Vista BitLocker

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      If you subscribe to SA for the Windows OS, its free.

      4Vista BitLocker

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      Tight integration with Microsoft GPOs and Active Directory.

      5Vista BitLocker

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      Cool TPM-based Static Root of Trust to prevent tampering.

      6Vista BitLocker

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      Optional diffuser algorithm.

      7Vista BitLocker

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      Minimal overhead, little end-user involvement.

      8Vista BitLocker – CON

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      The negatives of deploying Windows Vista BitLocker.

      9Vista BitLocker

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      Only available to SA subscribers or with Ultimate.

      10Vista BitLocker

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      Requires 1.5GB boot partition.

      11Vista BitLocker

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      Single volume only.

      12Vista BitLocker

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      Doesnt support USB drives.

      13Vista BitLocker

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      No CryptoAPI support.

      14Vista BitLocker

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      By license restriction, BitLocker cannot be used where OS virtualization software is installed.

      15Vista BitLocker – See More Slideshows Like This One

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