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Using Windows Embedded we create kiosks with proprietary software. &nbsp;Using Bitlocker, or something similar is a good way of encrypting a drive and the proprietary software. &nbsp;However in the case of Bitlocker it needs a TPM or USB key inserted at startup - neither are feasible at this time. &nbsp;Ideally we would like to encrypt a drive on the unit but give permission for certain software to run from it while keeping it encrypted. The goal would be to prevent unathorized access to the encrypted partition at runtime. &nbsp;Possible? ideas? &nbsp;Thanks. 
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Using Windows Embedded we create kiosks with proprietary software.  Using Bitlocker, or something similar is a good way of encrypting a drive and the proprietary software.  However in the case of Bitlocker it needs a TPM or USB key inserted at startup - neither are feasible at this time.  Ideally we would like to encrypt a drive on the unit but give permission for certain software to run from it while keeping it encrypted. The goal would be to prevent unathorized access to the encrypted partition at runtime.  Possible? ideas?  Thanks. 

BitLocker on kiosk

Encryption is the process of encoding messages or information in such a way that only authorized parties can read it. In an encryption scheme, the intended communication information or message, referred to as plaintext, is encrypted using an encryption algorithm, generating ciphertext that can only be read if decrypted. For technical reasons, an encryption scheme usually uses a pseudo-random encryption key generated by an algorithm. An authorized recipient can easily decrypt the message with the key provided by the originator to recipients, but not to unauthorized interceptors.

Encryption

Security is the protection of information systems from theft or damage to the hardware, the software, and the information on them, as well as from disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. The main goal of security is protecting assets, and an asset is anything of value and worthy of protection.  Information Security is a discipline of protecting information assets from threats through safeguards to achieve the objectives of confidentiality, integrity, and availability or CIA for short. On the other hand, disclosure, alteration, and disruption (DAD) compromise the security objectives.

Security

This topic area includes legacy versions of Windows prior to Windows 2000: Windows 3/3.1, Windows 95 and Windows 98, plus any other Windows-related versions including Windows Mobile.