These components let you encrypt files and folders that are stored on local and removable drives, or entire removable drives and hard drives. Data encryption minimizes the risk of information leaks that may occur when a portable computer, removable drive or hard drive is lost or stolen, or when data is accessed by unauthorized users or applications.
Full Disk Encryption. Full disk encryption is a means of protecting information by encrypting all of the data on a disk, including temporary files, programs, and system files. If an attacker gains physical access to the device it’s protecting, such as in the event of theft, FDE will keep that data safe.
Encryption of Removable Drives. The component protects all of the data on a removable drive.