If the encryption algorithm is not AES-256, Full Encryption makes no encryption changes to the computer drive.
Full Encryption does not manage the computer.
You must restart the computer and enter a password before you can install Full Encryption. You cannot use Full Encryption to encrypt computers from a remote desktop session. If you create a new drive entry after the encryption process is complete, Full Encryption encrypts the drive immediately and according to the encryption settings. The number of encryption steps to take depends on the type of authentication chosen by the network administrator and the previous status of the computer. A wizard on the endpoint device guides the user through the encryption process and encrypts all hard disks found on the computers.Īny previously encrypted drive receives the encryption settings specified by Full Encryption. Encrypt Devices Encryption of Unencrypted DrivesĮncryption begins when the WatchGuard Endpoint Agent, installed on a computer, downloads encryption settings. For more information, see Full Encryption and Computer User Interactions. When you apply Full Encryption settings to manage a computer, the computer might need user interaction to continue. It also supports authentication methods for different computer configurations.
To help minimize the exposure of corporate data in the event of data loss or theft, Full Encryption takes advantage of hardware resources, such as a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip and Microsoft BitLocker technology, to encrypt and decrypt drives. Full Encryption monitors the encryption status of network computers and also manages recovery keys for managed drives. WatchGuard Full Encryption (available in WatchGuard EPDR, WatchGuard EDR, and WatchGuard EPP) encrypts and decrypts computer drives and removable storage devices, without any impact to users. Full Encryption is available with WatchGuard EPDR, WatchGuard EDR, and WatchGuard EPP. WatchGuard Full Encryption This topic applies to the WatchGuard endpoint security module, Full Encryption.