Instead, it prompts its own encryption technology called FileVault. For Mac users, you have to use third-party software in order to open a BitLocker encrypte drive because Apple refuses to provide BitLcoker support. However, BitLocker encryption is a Windows-dependent technoly that only has native support from Windows based devices. Only authrozied user has the potential to access files or folders saved in an BitLocker encrypted drive. It is a great way to safeguard sensitive and private data of users. 11, 2021īitLocker is an advanced feature in Windows OS to be used as a mechanism to encrypt partion or physical drive.