BitLocker Checklist

Check whether end devices meet BitLocker requirements including TPM and 
BIOS or UEFI support, drive formats and Windows versions. Define clear usage 
guidelines and which devices must be encrypted, e.g., notebooks.

Plan a gradual rollout with testing on individual devices. Install BitLocker on all 
relevant devices only after you ensure that users can reliably access their devices 
and that there are no incompatibilities.

The best way to implement BitLocker is to activate it when installing the OS 
from a centralized admin console. This saves time on and makes the rollout easier.

Be sure to pause or suspend BitLocker when installing or updating certain software, 
3rd-party applications and firmware, otherwise automated installations will hang 
waiting for a BitLocker PIN. Remember to resume BitLocker when installations complete.

Activate the network unlock function so systems connected to the company’s 
secure network can boot automatically without a BitLocker PIN. This maintains 
protection while improving user satisfaction.

Store BitLocker recovery keys in a central, secure location easily accessible to 
authorized IT team members so employees can quickly regain access in the event 
of forgotten passwords or hardware changes.