I am trying to create a storage solution for multiple users working offline. Our info sec team will not permit the use of a NAS device as all storage devices must use BitLocker Encryption.
We have attempted to connect users to a router via Ethernet cables and attach a drive to the router via USB. When the drive is not encrypted this works, when the drive is encrypted users can see and access the drive but there is no prompt for BitLocker password and data remains encrypted/illegible.
Does anyone know if read/write access can be granted by BitLocker on a drive connected thru a router?
Router: AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Drives: Multiple Generic Thumb Drives
I am open to any suggestions regarding alternative ways to give multiple users read/write access to a common storage point that is encrypted via BitLocker in an offline setting.
Best Answer
If you add another windows PC, which will probably have to be the Server version or you will have a 10 user max.
Then attach all the hard drive(s) to the PC turn on Bitlocker and encrypt your hard drive(s). Now you can use windows file sharing to share the storage across your network.
You might (as I have never tested it) be able to do something similar with dislocker which a provided a link for linux in the comments.
However, you will not be prompted for a Bitlocker password. The drives will be encypted with BitLocker.
You should check back with your IT department because as long as the drives are encrypted with Bitlocker that should be enough to satisfy them. Unless they have a separate problem with file sharing. Obviously, the file share should be password protected, but even then it is not a Bitlocker encryption password.