I would like to ask which one of these TrueCrypt or BitLocker is safer to implem
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Question
I would like to ask which one of these TrueCrypt or BitLocker is safer to implement and encrypt the data in a small business environment (Windows 7, 8.1 and Windows Server 2012r)
I read about BitLocker and I am confused. Many IT professionals recommend using BitLocker however I read as well that BitLocker has an industry (Microsoft) backdoor implemented.
Not sure about TrueCrypt. Is there a backdoor or is TrueCrypt vulnerable and safe to use for business purposes ?
Many thanks.
BitLocker threats update:
I am more concerned about cyber criminals rather than IT Law enforcements.
Explanation / Answer
It is unknown (except probably to Microsoft and the NSA) whether BitLocker has a back door. You cannot examine the source code to find out, either. (And even if you could, a purposeful weakness might be very difficult to spot, even for an experienced cryptographer.)
TrueCrypt's source code is available and has (as of today) been audited. No back doors or purposeful weaknesses were found. So, speaking only in terms of back doors, TrueCrypt (the version before last) is "safer" because it can be and has been examined by experts.
Test it on Windows 10 before you commit because TrueCrypt is no longer supported by the original authors.