Here’s how to encrypt your whole external backup drive to keep your files safe

Locking down individual files is great, but a blanket encryption will prevent anyone from getting their paws on your files.
TechRepublic

Personal data encryption in Windows 11

There’s a new, more secure way to encrypt files in Windows 11, but it’s only an option for building secure applications, not a replacement for BitLocker. Image: Ascannio/Adobe Stock Windows 10 already ...
GizChina

How to Password Protect Folders and Files in Windows, Mac and Ubuntu

Nowadays we live in an interconnected world where social media networks and apps greatly reduce the distance between people. However, with the continuous advancement of computing, we now live in a ...

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft to Make BitLocker Encryption the Default in Next Windows 11 Build

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Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 to let admins mandate SMB encryption for outbound connections

Windows 11 will let admins mandate SMB client encryption for all outbound connections, starting with today's Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25982 rolling out to Insiders in the Canary Channel. SMB ...