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Windows 11 Quietly Mandates Enterprise BitLocker Recovery Key Escrow
Microsoft is quietly turning a recommendation into a requirement: by the end of 2026, Windows 11 Enterprise devices must escrow BitLocker recovery keys to Entra ID or face compliance failures. Lucas and Luna break down the technical details, the timeline, and what IT admins need to do before the deadline hits. They discuss the difference between device encryption and full BitLocker, why passive recovery key management still catches many organizations off guard, and how this fits into Microsoft's broader push toward cloud-managed security. If you're managing Windows 11 Enterprise fleets, this…
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