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IT manager at a sports company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Jun 15, 2024
Provides good encryption, but user interface could be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft BitLocker is a Microsoft native product that provides good encryption."
  • "The solution should have a better user interface and dashboard."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for encryption.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft BitLocker is a Microsoft native product that provides good encryption.

What needs improvement?

The solution should have a better user interface and dashboard.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft BitLocker for four to five years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Around 80,000 users use the solution in our organization.

I rate the solution’s scalability ten out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's technical support team asks for a lot of logs.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

The solution's competitor is Trellix. Trellix is a bit better than Microsoft BitLocker because it has a very good reporting feature.

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup is complex.

What about the implementation team?

I deployed the solution by myself in a couple of days.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

The solution's recovery option works fine to support our data security strategy. We integrate the Azure OpenAI tool with Microsoft BitLocker. I would recommend the solution to other users.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Head of IT department at Monetars
Real User
Apr 1, 2024
Secures external disks according to security policy

What is our primary use case?

We use BitLocker to secure external disks according to security policy. Every external disk, regardless of size, is encrypted with BitLocker for everyday use. The password is securely stored in a designated location. Additionally, client PCs are also equipped with BitLocker for basic security measures.

BitLocker serves as a layer of security for any external drives users use, ensuring that any data stored on them, whether for local backups or important files, remains protected. 

What is most valuable?

We opt for a data loss prevention solution. I evaluate different vendors, including Microsoft BitLocker, as part of this process. Each step of the implementation is carefully planned, as every aspect of data protection is crucial.

What needs improvement?

BitLocker could have a more user-friendly interface at a lower price. There are no regular updates for it. If they introduce new features, the new version might offer improvements or enhancements in the future.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft BitLocker for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable, with no significant impact. Its primary function is to enhance security, and its reliability depends on the company's implementation. It protects at a basic level.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution's scalability is limited as it is designed for individual devices on-premises. Each local device requires its password, with no centralized management or options for scalability across multiple devices.

How are customer service and support?

If you lose the passwords, then you need Microsoft support. You have multiple recovery options like printed, saved password, and rolled hash key.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy. If you want to use BitLocker on the system, different steps are involved. If you only want to encrypt external drives, it's easier, especially if the external disk is blank.

What was our ROI?

BitLocker provides benefits such as security and protection for data at a basic level. BitLocker can be a satisfactory solution with sufficient security. BitLocker meets our needs adequately.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

No separate license is required for BitLocker. It is included in Windows operating system editions.

What other advice do I have?

Bitlocker is easy to use. You can find a lot of information on how to use it on many informational sites, but the process is straightforward: follow the "next, next, finish" steps. It takes time, depending on whether you're encrypting an external disk or a disk with existing data. If the disk is empty, the process is speedy.

Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Assistant Manager at Vodafone
Real User
Feb 6, 2024
Automatically asks the users to upgrade their password once we set up the process
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution has a feature that automatically asks the users to upgrade their password once we set up the process."
  • "The solution’s user interface could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft BitLocker to encrypt the data.

What is most valuable?

Before logging into the system, we enable Microsoft BitLocker so that the data will be automatically encrypted.

The best feature of Microsoft BitLocker is how it encrypts the data. The solution has a feature that automatically asks the users to upgrade their password once we set up the process. Microsoft BitLocker will not allow users to have the same password for the next five to six times.

What needs improvement?

The solution’s user interface could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft BitLocker for six to seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft BitLocker is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft BitLocker is a scalable solution. More than 5,00,000 users are using the solution.

How was the initial setup?

The solution’s initial setup is straightforward for an end user.

What other advice do I have?

Microsoft BitLocker is a cloud-based solution. I would recommend Microsoft BitLocker to other users. The solution's performance lags a little. Your process will get a bit slow whenever you start encrypting the data.

I rate the solution a five out of ten for ease of use and effectiveness.

Overall, I rate Microsoft BitLocker an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Information Technology Engineer at Ingenias AG
Real User
Jan 8, 2024
Helps us secure infrastructure, but the documentation could be more accessible
Pros and Cons
  • "The platform provides good performance."
  • "The deployment process regarding prerequisites and automation could be easy to understand."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft BitLocker to encrypt employee devices for data protection.

What is most valuable?

The platform provides good performance.

What needs improvement?

The deployment process regarding prerequisites and automation could be easy to understand. It could be more transparent. Documentation should be more accessible and simplified, particularly directed towards small organizations, making it understandable for smaller setups.

A centralized management console with a web interface or dashboard for an implementation overview could exist.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 20 Microsoft BitLocker users in our organization. I want to deploy it on as many systems as possible for clients or users.

How are customer service and support?

I refer to the support's knowledge base to resolve any issues.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup must be easy, but I couldn't understand the process. Some devices can automatically activate it. However, the documentation makes it seem like a complicated project to deploy. I would like to understand clearly how it works.

What about the implementation team?

We work with an external IT service provider for the deployment.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The product's cost is included in Windows.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend Microsoft BitLocker. It protects our endpoints and company data and helps secure the infrastructure. In case of suspicious activity, our data remains inaccessible.

However, they should also explore other easier options for IT professionals to understand. I rate the platform a six out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Head, Threat Intelligence & Incident Management at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
Nov 26, 2023
A stable solution for endpoint security but crashes often

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for our endpoint. There were recovery issues because of concrete tools, operations, and recovery tokens. There was a recovery case during the system crash. You can recover the system and find out the lost data.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft BitLocker is very easy to manage and is stable. We experience very few crashes with different endpoints. We operate in a large institution and require a solution that seamlessly works across diverse systems.

What needs improvement?

Some non-enterprise security solutions offer more comprehensive tracking capabilities for stolen devices beyond device protection. They enable location tracking of the device once it connects to the internet. Additionally, they provide enhanced stability, addressing instances where encryption fails to complete and rollback attempts become problematic.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft BitLocker for a year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. There are some devices where the system crashes during encryption. 

I rate the solution's scalability an eight out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

We have local partners and OEMs providing support for BitLocker deployment. The technical expert handles the deployments internally.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate the solution a six out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Infrastructure Manager/Deployment Manager at Hivedome Consultancy Services
Real User
Jul 18, 2023
I like the fact that you can get an encryption key out of OneDrive
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the fact that you can get a BitLocker encryption key out of OneDrive."
  • "BitLocker should be available on standard Windows. We need to spend money on a Pro license to get BitLocker because it's essential to protect our customers' data. We don't want that to fall into the wrong hands."

What is our primary use case?

We put BitLocker on all our consultants' laptops to protect their data in case they lose their machines.

What is most valuable?

I like the fact that you can get a BitLocker encryption key out of OneDrive.

What needs improvement?

BitLocker should be available on standard Windows. We need to spend money on a Pro license to get BitLocker because it's essential to protect our customers' data. We don't want that to fall into the wrong hands.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used BitLocker for five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

BitLocker is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We haven't rolled it out on a large scale. We're enabling it one computer at a time. 

How was the initial setup?

BitLocker is pre-installed on Windows Pro, so you only need to switch it on. It takes a while to run, but you can switch it on and go do something else. It takes a minute or so to find it in the settings and enable it. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

BitLocker is included in the Windows Pro license. The Pro version of Windows costs about 100 pounds more than the Home Edition, so you need to decide if it's worth upgrading to Pro. That extra cost might be a tough pill for some companies to swallow, but it's necessary if you don't want to worry about your data if an employee loses their laptop. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft BitLocker 10 out of 10. It's a simple tool that does what it says. I recommend using it if you have access. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Jeison Bonilla - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber ​​Security Administrator at BAC Credomatic
Real User
May 27, 2022
User-friendly, easy to set up, and offers real-time machine status updates
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is very simple."
  • "The connectivity is in the cloud, therefore this is a good solution as we have the real-time status of all machines."
  • "Technical support has not been very good."
  • "Technical support could be better. It is slow."

What is our primary use case?

We are primarily using the solution for all endpoints first. We are going to protect all endpoints in the organization. The endpoint is any computer with Windows 10 or Windows 11. We use the feature device encryption and file encryption, basically.

What is most valuable?

It's the same BitLocker that we use in Sophos. Maybe the feature we like the best is file encryption.

The connectivity is in the cloud, therefore this is a good solution as we have, the real-time status of all machines.

The interface is user-friendly.

The initial setup is very simple. 

What needs improvement?

Technical support has not been very good. 

We'd like automatic self-service in future releases. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for around three months. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I can't speak to stability. We're still testing the product right now. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is good. A company can expand it as needed. 

We have about 100 people using the product currently. Only technical users are on it. 

How are customer service and support?

Technical support could be better. It is slow. Maybe there are people who only have a certain certification, however, they don't analyze the problems. They only go to the documentation which doesn't help as I've done all the tests they do before I call. I don't like that support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I'm also familiar with McAfee and Sophos. We changed due to the fact that we already had a license for Microsoft Intune and the BitLocker comes included in it. You don't need to pay anything for the license.

How was the initial setup?

We found the initial setup to be very simple and straightforward. It's not overly complex or difficult. 

We've used it for about three months and are still doing tests. 

We have 25 to 50 people that are handling the deployment and maintenance. They are our engineers. 

What about the implementation team?

We work with a partner that has assisted us with the implementation.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The cost of the solution is bundled in with Microsoft Intune. I'm not sure of the exact licensing. It's managed by another person.

What other advice do I have?

We are a customer and end-user.

We are using Intune to enable BitLocker. We are testing BitLocker on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

BitLocker is very established. It's very easy to encrypt the machine, versus Sophos in Windows 7. The keys are centrally located. 

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Head of IT at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Apr 24, 2024
Easy to manage and provides good endpoint encryption
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable feature is endpoint encryption, and it's quite easy to manage."
  • "The management of the product could be made a little easier."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to secure endpoints.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable feature is endpoint encryption, and it's quite easy to manage. Microsoft BitLocker's data protection is the most useful for mobile endpoints like laptops.

What needs improvement?

The management of the product could be made a little easier.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft BitLocker for 5-6 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the solution ten out of ten for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Around 50 users are using the solution in our organization.

I rate the solution’s scalability ten out of ten.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We didn't pay for additional licenses since the solution is built into Windows.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Before choosing Microsoft BitLocker, we evaluated Trend Micro.

What other advice do I have?

I use the latest version of Microsoft BitLocker. We didn't have any specific incidents where we needed to use the solution's recovery process. However, if there's a problem unlocking devices, it's pretty simple to manage.

The solution is not complicated to manage. Microsoft BitLocker is transparent to end users, and they are unaware of its existence. It doesn't impact their performance in a measurable way, and we don't have any problems with it.

Microsoft BitLocker is a very useful tool for managing endpoints, especially mobile ones, and ensuring that data is not leaked. The solution's drives are integrated into the mobile workstation. We require one person as a backup to maintain the solution, which is not time-consuming. It just takes a few hours every month. I would recommend the solution to other users.

Overall, I rate Microsoft BitLocker ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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System and network security engineer at Central Bank of Nigeria
Real User
Nov 13, 2023
Has good stability and an efficient feature to encrypt devices
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable features are stability and simplicity in terms of usage."
  • "They could improve cloud integration regarding attribute and encryption key management."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft BitLocker for hard drive encryption.

How has it helped my organization?

The product helps us to encrypt local devices. It allows us to protect devices against theft and unauthorized access.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable features are stability and simplicity in terms of usage.

What needs improvement?

They could improve cloud integration regarding attribute and encryption key management.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Microsoft BitLocker for five years. At present, we use its latest on-premises version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the product’s stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have Microsoft BitLocker installed on 5000 devices in our organization.

How are customer service and support?

We have an in-house technical support team.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We attempted to use some other products before. But only Microsoft BitLocker proved suitable for our business requirements.

How was the initial setup?

We deploy the product in the client’s environment using group policy configuration. It takes a week to complete the process.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We already use Microsoft products, and Microsoft BitLocker is an add-on product that is free of cost for us.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft BitLocker a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Team Manager at JJ soluciones
Real User
Oct 1, 2023
A stable and easy-to-deploy solution that is used to protect data if laptops are lost or stolen
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is included in Windows 11."
  • "The product must improve the centralization of keys."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for laptops assigned to sales in case it’s lost or stolen.

What is most valuable?

The solution is included in Windows 11.

What needs improvement?

The product must improve the centralization of keys. BitLocker is not perfect. Sometimes, we have problems when Windows tries to start. It shows that the key is not available.

For how long have I used the solution?

I am using the solution currently.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

How are customer service and support?

We check the Microsoft forum to resolve issues.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not complex.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We can activate the product at no cost. We're just taking advantage of what is included in Windows.

What other advice do I have?

We have individual files when IT support prepares the computers. We have the information to replace an SSD or increase the size. We need to remove BitLocker, change the drive, put it back, and encrypt it again with BitLocker. We can check the way the encryption is used because it is centralized. It is good to test the features and centralize the encryption. Overall, I rate the tool an eight or nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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