My computer doesn't have TPM
There is an option to turn on bitlocker if only I used USB to store the private key
How would security be affected on that scenario?
will it be as safe as TPM?
If my house got raided by FBI or syariah cops, for example, and they found the USB but doesn't know my windows password, will my data be okay?
If I rarely shut down my computer and only put them to sleep, can I just hide the USB somewhere?
Also how do I explain this
On computers without a compatible TPM, BitLocker can provide
encryption, but not the added security of locking keys with the TPM.
In this case, the user is required to create a startup key that is
stored on a USB flash drive.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-id/windows-vista/bitlocker-drive-encryption-overview
Best Answer
The USB stick would still need to be used in conjunction with the bitlocker password to decrypt the drive, all the TPM module does is store it on the module so you have no need to carry an easily lost USB stick.
if you don't tell them your Bitlocker password you are just as protected