Active Directory Bitlocker Recovery Key [updated] -

: By default, only Domain Administrators have permission to view recovery keys. However, these rights can be delegated to specific support personnel. Configuring Automatic Backup via Group Policy (GPO)

Get-ADObject -Filter objectclass -eq 'msFVE-RecoveryInformation' -SearchBase "OU=Workstations,DC=contoso,DC=com" | Select-Object Name, msFVE-RecoveryPassword active directory bitlocker recovery key

: Under Operating System Drives , enable "Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered" and ensure "Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored to AD DS" is checked to prevent encryption without a backup. How to Retrieve a Recovery Key : By default, only Domain Administrators have permission

: Must be installed on a Windows Server (usually a Domain Controller). How to Retrieve a Recovery Key : Must

Storing BitLocker recovery keys in Active Directory transforms a potential disaster into a routine administrative task. It's not just recommended — for most organizations subject to compliance frameworks (HIPAA, PCI, SOX), it's required.