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---
name: implementing-endpoint-encryption-management
description: >-
  Deploy and manage full-disk and file-level encryption across endpoint fleets. Covers BitLocker, FileVault, LUKS, key escrow, and compliance monitoring.
domain: cybersecurity
subdomain: endpoint-security
tags:
  - encryption
  - bitlocker
  - filevault
  - luks
  - key-management
  - disk-encryption
version: "1.0"
author: defconxt
license: AGPL-3.0
metadata:
  mitre-attack: ["T1486"]
---

# Implementing Endpoint Encryption Management

## Overview

Endpoint encryption protects data at rest from unauthorized access when
devices are lost, stolen, or decommissioned. Centralized management ensures
consistent policy enforcement, secure key escrow, and compliance reporting.

## Prerequisites

| Requirement | Install |
|---|---|
| MDM platform | Intune, JAMF, or equivalent |
| Active Directory / Azure AD | Key escrow and recovery key storage |
| Python 3.10+ | For agent tooling |
| TPM 2.0 | Required for BitLocker on Windows |

## Key Concepts

### Encryption Technologies

| Platform | Technology | Key Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | BitLocker | TPM + Azure AD / AD DS |
| macOS | FileVault 2 | Institutional key + MDM escrow |
| Linux | LUKS/dm-crypt | Key file or TPM via systemd-cryptenroll |

### Key Escrow & Recovery

Recovery keys must be escrowed to a central location:
- **BitLocker** — Keys stored in Azure AD or Active Directory
- **FileVault** — Personal recovery key escrowed via MDM profile
- **LUKS** — Recovery key stored in enterprise secrets manager

### Compliance Monitoring

- Device reports encryption status via MDM heartbeat
- Non-compliant devices flagged within 24 hours
- Conditional access blocks unencrypted devices

## Workflow

1. **Inventory endpoints** — identify OS types and TPM/hardware capabilities
2. **Define encryption policy** — algorithm, key protectors, recovery options
3. **Deploy via MDM** — push encryption profiles to managed endpoints
4. **Configure key escrow** — ensure recovery keys stored in central directory
5. **Enable compliance checks** — flag non-encrypted devices in MDM dashboard
6. **Configure conditional access** — block unencrypted devices from resources
7. **Test recovery** — verify key recovery process works end-to-end

## Quick Reference

```bash
# Run the agent
node scripts/agent.js analyze --target <scope>
node scripts/agent.js report --target <scope>
```

## Detection

```yaml
title: Endpoint Encryption Management Detection
id: 74bc5df0-3c89-4a06-888a-66173c779905
status: experimental
description: Detects suspicious activity related to implementing endpoint encryption management techniques in endpoint security context
logsource:
  category: process_creation
  product: windows
detection:
  selection:
    CommandLine: "*implementing*endpoint*"
  condition: selection
level: medium
tags:
  - attack.t1486
  - attack.execution
falsepositives:
  - Endpoint management software performing routine maintenance tasks
```

## Verification

| Check | Method |
|---|---|
| Policy deployed | Encryption profiles pushed to all managed endpoints |
| Encryption active | BitLocker/FileVault/LUKS enabled on target devices |
| Keys escrowed | Recovery keys present in Azure AD / MDM for all devices |
| Compliance reported | Non-compliant devices flagged within 24 hours |
| Recovery tested | Recovery key successfully unlocks test device |

## References

- [BitLocker Management](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/protect/encrypt-devices)
- [FileVault MDM Management](https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment/manage-filevault)
- [LUKS Administration](https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man8/cryptsetup.8.html)
- [NIST SP 800-111](https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/111/final)
