How BitLocker PINs help protect your data and devices
Using a PIN mitigates many BitLocker vulnerabilities. Make sure you’re ready for the next one...
CSIRTS triage
- What
- The advisory discusses PIN usage as a mitigation for BitLocker vulnerabilities rather than describing a specific vulnerability.
- Who is affected
- BitLocker deployments not using PIN protection are at risk.
- Urgency
- Preventive action recommended; no active exploitation reported.
- Action
- Enable PIN protection on BitLocker-protected devices to mitigate existing and future vulnerabilities.
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Details
Original advisory: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blogs/how-bitlocker-pins-help-protect-your-data-and-devices
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