Using BitLocker full volume encryption (Advanced) - BitLocker encryption is a security feature included with all supported versions of Microsoft® Windows and Windows Server. It protects the confidentiality of data at rest by transparently encrypting disk volumes, and is compatible with Security Center. - Security Center 5.12

Security Center Hardening Guide 5.12
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2024-12-17

BitLocker encryption is a security feature included with all supported versions of Microsoft® Windows and Windows Server. It protects the confidentiality of data at rest by transparently encrypting disk volumes, and is compatible with Security Center.

Best Practice: Use BitLocker to encrypt storage volumes holding Security Center data.

BitLocker encryption has a performance impact. The extent of the overhead depends on your setup, but BitLocker is generally predicted to have a single-digit percentage impact. For more information, see BitLocker frequently asked questions (FAQ).

For instructions on how to deploy BitLocker in a Windows Server environment, see BitLocker: How to deploy on Windows Server 2016 and later.

For instructions on how to deploy BitLocker in a Windows environment, see BitLocker basic deployment.