BitLocker Implementation

Intune Managed Devices

Secure Your Data with Enterprise-Grade Encryption

Service Overview

Our BitLocker Implementation Service for Intune-managed devices provides comprehensive disk encryption deployment, ensuring your organization's data remains protected against unauthorized access, theft, and compliance violations. This cloud-first solution leverages Microsoft Intune's native BitLocker management capabilities to deliver seamless, automated encryption across your Windows device fleet.

What's Included

BitLocker Policy Design & Configuration

• Encryption Method Selection: AES-256 encryption with appropriate cipher modes
• Authentication Method Configuration: TPM-only, TPM+PIN, or TPM+StartupKey options
• Drive Encryption Policies: System drive, fixed drives, and removable drive policies
• Recovery Key Management: Automated backup to Azure Active Directory
• Compliance Monitoring: Real-time encryption status tracking and reporting

Azure Active Directory Integration

• Recovery Key Storage: Secure key escrow in Azure AD with role-based access
• User Self-Service: Enable users to retrieve their own recovery keys
• Administrative Access: Granular permissions for IT staff recovery key access
• Audit Logging: Complete audit trail of recovery key access and usage
• Backup Validation: Automated verification of recovery key backup success

Device Configuration Profiles

• Windows 10/11 Compatibility: Optimized policies for different Windows versions
• Hardware Requirements: TPM 2.0 validation and configuration
• Pre-Boot Environment: Secure boot and UEFI configuration requirements
• Network Location Awareness: Different encryption requirements based on network location
• User Experience Optimization: Minimize user disruption during encryption process

Compliance & Monitoring Setup

• Compliance Policies: Automatic non-compliance detection and remediation
• Reporting Dashboard: Real-time encryption status across all managed devices
• Alerting Configuration: Proactive notifications for encryption failures or issues
• Remediation Workflows: Automated actions for non-compliant devices
• Executive Reporting: Summary reports for leadership and compliance teams

Security Baseline Integration

• Microsoft Security Baselines: Align BitLocker settings with Microsoft recommendations
• Industry Standards: Configuration aligned with NIST, CIS, and other frameworks
• Zero Trust Architecture: Integration with broader Zero Trust security model
• Conditional Access: Require encryption for accessing corporate resources
• Device Health Attestation: Leverage hardware-based security validation

Implementation Process

Phase 1: Assessment & Planning (Week 1)

Discovery Activities:

• Current device inventory and hardware capability assessment
• Existing encryption solution evaluation and migration planning
• Compliance requirements analysis and gap identification
• User impact assessment and change management planning
• Network and infrastructure readiness validation

Deliverables:

• BitLocker readiness assessment report
• Implementation plan with timeline and milestones
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• User communication and training plan
• Technical architecture documentation

Phase 2: Configuration & Testing (Week 2)

Configuration Activities:

• Intune tenant BitLocker policy configuration
• Azure AD recovery key storage setup
• Device configuration profile creation and testing
• Compliance policy development and validation
• Pilot group identification and preparation

Deliverables:

• Configured BitLocker policies in Intune
• Azure AD recovery key management setup
• Pilot device enrollment and testing
• Compliance monitoring configuration
• User self-service portal setup

Phase 3: Pilot Deployment (Week 3)

Pilot Activities:

• Pilot group device enrollment and encryption
• User experience testing and feedback collection
• Policy refinement based on pilot results
• Help desk training and procedure development
• Monitoring and alerting validation

Deliverables:

• Successful pilot deployment with 100% encryption
• User feedback analysis and recommendations
• Refined policies and procedures
• Help desk documentation and training materials
• Monitoring dashboard and alerting configuration

Phase 4: Production Rollout (Week 4)

Rollout Activities:

• Phased production deployment across device groups
• Real-time monitoring and issue resolution
• User support and communication management
• Compliance reporting and validation
• Performance optimization and tuning

Deliverables:

• Complete BitLocker deployment across all managed devices
• Compliance reporting and validation
• User training completion and adoption metrics
• Final documentation and runbook delivery
• Knowledge transfer and handoff

Technical Requirements

Device Prerequisites

• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise (1903+) or Windows 11
• Hardware Security: TPM 2.0 chip (required for optimal security)
• UEFI Firmware: UEFI with Secure Boot enabled
• Disk Configuration: GPT partition table with system reserved partition
• Intune Enrollment: Devices must be enrolled in Microsoft Intune

Network Requirements

• Internet Connectivity: Devices must have internet access for policy application
• Azure AD Connectivity: Connectivity to Azure AD for recovery key backup
• Certificate Services: Access to certificate authority for device certificates
• Bandwidth Considerations: Minimal bandwidth impact during encryption process

Licensing Requirements

• Microsoft Intune: Full Intune licensing for all devices
• Windows Licensing: Windows 10/11 Pro or Enterprise licensing
• Azure Active Directory: Azure AD Premium P1 or P2 recommended
• Microsoft Defender: Integration with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (optional)