Security

BitLocker Recovery Key

A numeric password that unlocks a BitLocker-encrypted Windows drive when normal unlock fails. Organizations often back these keys up to Active Directory, which makes read access to them a high-value target.

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How to Contain Active Directory Exposure After a VPN Appliance Is Compromised

A compromised VPN gateway can leak its directory credentials and everything they could read. A step-by-step order for rotating secrets without tipping off or locking out.

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