Creates a virtual volume with the full contents for the drive in the remaining drive space.

Adds an autorun.inf file, the BitLocker To Go reader, and a ReadMe.txt file to the USB flash drive.

The encryption process performs the following: USB drive encryption take approximately 6 to 10 minutes per gigabyte to complete. How long the encryption takes depends on the size of the drive. Do not remove the USB flash drive until the encryption process is complete.

On the Are You Ready To Encrypt This Drive window, click Start Encrypting.

For example, if both the USB flash drive and recovery key are in the same bag during travel it would be very easy for access to be gained to the USB flash drive by an authorized user. However, if a user chooses to do so, SUNY Cortland warns to not store a printed copy of the Recovery Key with the USB flash drive in the same location.

SUNY Cortland warns against printing recovery key information.

With this recovery key file you can regain access to your encrypted USB flash drive in the event you forget your password.

You can also print the recovery key if you desire.

In the Save BitLocker Recovery Key As dialog box, choose a save location, such as your SUNY Cortland U drive folder then click Save.

On the How Do You Want To Store Your Recovery Key window, click Save The Recovery Key To A File.

The password should contain a mixture of letters, numbers, and special symbols.

Passwords allow a drive to be unlocked in any location and to be shared with other people.

This option prompts the user for a password to unlock the drive.

On the Choose How You Want To Unlock This Drive windows, choose Use a Password to Unlock This Drive.

Once selected, right-click the USB flash drive, and then click Turn On BitLocker…

Insert the USB flash drive into the computer, click Start, and then click Computer.

To enable BitLocker encryption on a USB flash drive, do the following:

How can you protect SUNY Cortland data from loss, theft, or cyber criminals while using a USB flash drive? The answer: *BitLocker. With the increase in the use of small, large capacity USB drives, the potential for sensitive data to be lost

How to enable ‘BitLocker To Go’ (for Windows) to secure USB flash drives

Bitlocker for external hard drive