BitLocker encryption split key visualization showing user holding golden key connected to shield with lock symbol and Microsoft cloud, illustrating shared control and trust boundaries in disk encryption key management

BitLocker Didn't Fail. Trust Did.

BitLocker encryption didn’t fail—trust boundaries shifted. When recovery keys are escrowed by default, control becomes conditional. Linux LUKS, VeraCrypt alternatives, and key management strategies for conscious trust decisions.

January 26, 2026 · Uttam Jaiswal