Discussion about BitLocker and related security topics.
Discussion about BitLocker and related security topics.
I recently configured BitLocker with a TPM and a pin. It uses an enhanced pin containing letters and numbers. Currently, I must enter both the BitLocker pin and my Windows 10 password to access the machine. When I lock the computer, am I truly secure? Yes, as long as someone doesn’t have my Windows 10 password, they won’t be able to unlock it. I’m concerned about this setup because if someone gains access to my Windows 10 password, they could potentially bypass the protection. I’m worried about how easily someone might access my laptop—could they use a USB drive with malware if it’s locked? I understand that without the BitLocker pin at startup, they can’t even start the system. But I’m unsure if the login screen is vulnerable to bypassing, especially if I lock it while away. Staying asleep or leaving it on seems safer, but I want to know if this arrangement holds up.
Without a discovered weakness and a fix, accessing Windows without a password remains challenging.
I worked at a laptop repair shop, and we didn't just randomly guess the passwords when needed.)
Since I'm using BitLocker with a PIN, it still matters. I've already entered my BitLocker PIN and Windows 10 password on my machine. Now I need to access it from outside without turning it off. Can I simply lock it in place? It seems that if BitLocker is active, entering the Windows 10 password should work. If not, I might need to rely on other methods.