Introduction to BitLocker: Protecting Your System Disk
BitLocker is Microsoft’s implementation of full-disk encryption that is built into many versions of Windows. At the same time, BitLocker encryption is not available by default on desktops if you are using the Home edition of Windows 10. Activating BitLocker on your system disk can be tricky and may not work right away even if your Windows edition supports it. In this article, we are offering an introduction to BitLocker encryption. We’ll detail the types of threats BitLocker can effectively protect your data against, and the type of threats against which BitLocker is useless. Finally, we’ll describe how to activate BitLocker on systems that don’t meet Microsoft’s hardware requirements, and evaluate whether it’s worth it or not security-wise.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/01/introduction-to-bitlocker-protecting-your-system-disk/
By Oleg Afonin
#BitLocker #systemdisk #windows10 #passwords #encryption #windows #hiddendisks #crypto #encryptionkey
BitLocker is Microsoft’s implementation of full-disk encryption that is built into many versions of Windows. At the same time, BitLocker encryption is not available by default on desktops if you are using the Home edition of Windows 10. Activating BitLocker on your system disk can be tricky and may not work right away even if your Windows edition supports it. In this article, we are offering an introduction to BitLocker encryption. We’ll detail the types of threats BitLocker can effectively protect your data against, and the type of threats against which BitLocker is useless. Finally, we’ll describe how to activate BitLocker on systems that don’t meet Microsoft’s hardware requirements, and evaluate whether it’s worth it or not security-wise.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/01/introduction-to-bitlocker-protecting-your-system-disk/
By Oleg Afonin
#BitLocker #systemdisk #windows10 #passwords #encryption #windows #hiddendisks #crypto #encryptionkey
A Comprehensive Guide on Securing Your System, Archives and Documents
How can you make your system and documents secure? Today, 256-bit AES encryption is offered by everyone and their dog. However, AES encryption does not mean much when it comes to the real security of your data. Implementing encryption at the right time and in the right spot is no less important than choosing strong encryption credentials and managing the encryption keys.
If you are a Windows user, it all comes down to choosing the optimal data protection strategy for your particular usage scenario; protecting your storage media and the data you keep on them.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/01/a-comprehensive-guide-on-securing-your-system-archives-and-documents/
By Oleg Afonin
#systemdisk #windows10 #passwords #encryption #windows #AES #crypto #encryptionkey #archive #disk
How can you make your system and documents secure? Today, 256-bit AES encryption is offered by everyone and their dog. However, AES encryption does not mean much when it comes to the real security of your data. Implementing encryption at the right time and in the right spot is no less important than choosing strong encryption credentials and managing the encryption keys.
If you are a Windows user, it all comes down to choosing the optimal data protection strategy for your particular usage scenario; protecting your storage media and the data you keep on them.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/01/a-comprehensive-guide-on-securing-your-system-archives-and-documents/
By Oleg Afonin
#systemdisk #windows10 #passwords #encryption #windows #AES #crypto #encryptionkey #archive #disk
Forensic Implications of Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, Hibernation, and Fast Startup in Windows 10
When analyzing connected computers, one may be tempted to pull the plug and bring the PC to the lab for in-depth research. This strategy carries risks that may overweigh the benefits. In this article we’ll discuss what exactly you may be losing when pulling the plug.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/09/forensic-implications-of-sleep-hybrid-sleep-hibernation-and-fast-startup-in-windows-10/
#windows10 #bitlocker #diskencryption #truecrypt
When analyzing connected computers, one may be tempted to pull the plug and bring the PC to the lab for in-depth research. This strategy carries risks that may overweigh the benefits. In this article we’ll discuss what exactly you may be losing when pulling the plug.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/09/forensic-implications-of-sleep-hybrid-sleep-hibernation-and-fast-startup-in-windows-10/
#windows10 #bitlocker #diskencryption #truecrypt
New in Elcomsoft System Recovery: Microsoft Azure Accounts, LUKS2 and Forensic Tool Filters
Elcomsoft System Recovery 8.30 introduced the ability to break Windows Hello PIN codes on TPM-less computers. This, however, was just one of the many new features added to the updated release. Other features include the ability to detect Microsoft Azure accounts and LUKS2 encryption, as well as new filters for bootable forensic tools.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2022/08/new-in-elcomsoft-system-recovery-microsoft-azure-accounts-luks2-and-forensic-tool-filters/
#ESR #Windows11 #Windows10 #MicrosoftAzure #LUKS2
Elcomsoft System Recovery 8.30 introduced the ability to break Windows Hello PIN codes on TPM-less computers. This, however, was just one of the many new features added to the updated release. Other features include the ability to detect Microsoft Azure accounts and LUKS2 encryption, as well as new filters for bootable forensic tools.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2022/08/new-in-elcomsoft-system-recovery-microsoft-azure-accounts-luks2-and-forensic-tool-filters/
#ESR #Windows11 #Windows10 #MicrosoftAzure #LUKS2
Windows Hello: No TPM No Security
While Windows 11 requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), older versions of Windows can do without while still using PIN-based Windows Hello sign-in. We prove that all-digit PINs are a serious security risk on systems without a TPM, and can be broken in a matter of minutes.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2022/08/windows-hello-no-tpm-no-security/
#esr #Windows10 #Windows11 #TPM #edpr #WindowsHello
While Windows 11 requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), older versions of Windows can do without while still using PIN-based Windows Hello sign-in. We prove that all-digit PINs are a serious security risk on systems without a TPM, and can be broken in a matter of minutes.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2022/08/windows-hello-no-tpm-no-security/
#esr #Windows10 #Windows11 #TPM #edpr #WindowsHello