Unit 3 Assignment 1: Encryption and Bitlocker Activity

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Unit 3 Assignment 1: Encryption and BitLocker Activity Learning Objectives and Outcomes You will learn the use of BitLocker, BitLocker ToGo, and encrypting file system (EFS), folder encryption, and volume encryption. Assignment Requirements You have learned about several features in Microsoft Windows that provide encryption for disks, files and folders. For each of the scenarios below, select the best Windows encryption feature to satisfy the requirement. Windows encryption features: a. BitLocker b. BitLocker To Go c. File encryption: EFS d. Folder encryption: EFS File storage scenarios: 1. One of the shop floor computers that is connected to your network is commonly used by the floor manager. You want the floor manager’s files to be encrypted on that computer. Although the floor manager’s documents folder is on a central server, there are some local temporary files that could contain sensitive information and should be encrypted at all times. Which Windows encryption feature would best provide encryption for all of the floor manager’s local files while leaving other users’ files unencrypted? 2. The human resource (HR) manager stores a spreadsheet with sensitive personal information on her local workstation. The spreadsheet is the only file with sensitive data and the name of the spreadsheet does not change. Which Windows encryption feature would ensure this one file is always stored on the disk in encrypted format? 3. The chief executive officer (CEO) wants to copy confidential sales projection information from her workstation to her laptop via a universal serial bus (USB) device. What is the best option to ensure the confidential information is secure during the copying process? 4. You want to encrypt your main file server’s disk that stores confidential information for several users. Which Windows encryption feature

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