Bitlocker for Win7 requires the Enterprise or Ultimate editions, as applicable. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions) Bitlocker for Win8.1 requires the Pro or Enterprise edition (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8_editions) Bitlocker for Win10 requires the Pro, Enterprise or Education edition, and it's unclear whether the Mobile, Mobile Enterprise or IoT Core editions support it. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_10_editions) All versions Windows with editions less than Enterprise also don't support Applocker, though Software Restriction Policies can be used, even if they are not as easy to implement. For those wanting always on connectivity to their own mothership (businesses, mostly) will also require the Enterprise version of Windows for DirectAccess. It's extremely handy for those who need it, and can afford the infrastructure. Kurt On Wed, Nov 18, 2015 at 11:05 PM, grarpamp <grarpamp@gmail.com> wrote:
Before scouring the net to find whatever third party app you can install, review what comes native with your OS for applicability. Windows - bitlocker FreeBSD - geli Linux - dm-crypt MacOS - filevault etc...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_disk_encryption_software