Endpoint Security and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Flashcards
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What is BitLocker Drive Encryption's primary security purpose on Windows devices?
Answer: To protect data at rest from unauthorized access if the device is lost or stolen
BitLocker encrypts the entire drive volume so that if a device is lost or stolen, the data remains inaccessible without the correct authentication or recovery key.
Which Intune policy type configures BitLocker encryption requirements and recovery key escrow settings for Windows devices?
Answer: Endpoint security — Disk encryption policy (BitLocker)
Endpoint security Disk encryption policies in Intune configure full BitLocker settings including encryption method, recovery key escrow to Azure AD, and startup authentication.
Where are BitLocker recovery keys stored when Intune BitLocker policy is configured to escrow keys to Azure AD?
Answer: In the Intune device record accessible via the Azure AD device blade
When BitLocker recovery key escrow is configured via Intune, keys are stored in the Azure AD device record and are accessible to admins in the Intune admin center.
Which BitLocker authentication mode requires users to enter a PIN at startup before Windows loads?
Answer: TPM + PIN mode
TPM + PIN mode requires users to enter a PIN at pre-boot startup in addition to TPM validation, providing stronger protection against offline attacks.
An Intune BitLocker policy sets encryption to 'XTS-AES 256-bit' for OS drives. A device reports BitLocker as pending encryption. What is a common cause?
Answer: The device does not meet hardware requirements (no TPM 2.0)
BitLocker silent encryption requires TPM 2.0; if the device lacks TPM 2.0 or it is disabled in firmware, BitLocker remains in a pending state and cannot encrypt silently.
Which Intune feature provides a centralized way to rotate BitLocker recovery keys for a specific device?
Answer: BitLocker key rotation via Device > Recovery keys > Rotate BitLocker keys in Intune
Intune provides a 'Rotate BitLocker keys' device action that triggers the device to generate a new recovery key and escrow it back to Azure AD, invalidating the old key.
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