[KB7391] ESET Full Disk Encryption FAQ

ESET Full Disk Encryption (EFDE) is a separate product from ESET Endpoint Encryption (EEE)

The article below applies only to ESET Full Disk Encryption and not ESET Endpoint Encryption.

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Issue

  • You need to protect data on system disks, non-system disks, and their partitions when a user is not physically present and their workstation is turned off or hibernated

Solution

ESET Full Disk Encryption (EFDE) is a full disk encryption solution implemented on all Windows endpoints that will prevent attackers from making use of lost or stolen computers. It protects data on system disks, non-system disks, and their partitions when a user is not physically present and their workstation is turned off or hibernated.

FAQ

  1. What is ESET Full Disk Encryption? 
    ESET Full Disk Encryption protects data on system disks, non-system disks and their partitions when a user is not physically present and their workstation is turned off or hibernated. It allows one-click deployment and encryption of data on connected endpoints, greatly increasing your organization’s data security and helping you comply with data protection regulations like GDPR. ESET Full Disk Encryption can be managed through Policies, Client Tasks, Groups, and other concepts well-known to IT professionals.

  2. Do I need ESET PROTECT and ESET PROTECT On-Prem to install ESET Full Disk Encryption?
    ESET Full Disk Encryption is a feature native to ESET remote management consoles – ESET PROTECT and ESET PROTECT On-Prem, and can be installed on Windows endpoints exclusively using these ESET remote management consoles.

  3. Why aren't workstations with ESET Full Disk Encryption installed part of the Security Product Dynamic Groups?
    ESET Full Disk Encryption is not considered a "Security Product" from the point for the management console view.

  4. Can you migrate between ESET Full Disk Encryption and ESET Endpoint Encryption?
    No, you cannot migrate between ESET Full Disk Encryption and ESET Endpoint Encryption.

  5. What is the order of UEFI pre-boot login screens displayed, if I have the UEFI pre-boot login enabled on the workstation?
    ESET Full Disk Encryption pre-boot login is displayed after the UEFI pre-boot login.

  6. Can the ESET Deployment tool be used to deploy the All-in-one installer with ESET Full Disk Encryption?
    Yes, you can use the Deployment tool to deploy the All-in-one installer with ESET Full Disk Encryption.

  7. Can ESET Full Disk Encryption be used with macOS?
    Yes, you can use ESET Full Disk Encryption with macOS.

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