No. Panda Full Encryption is a management layer that controls BitLocker on Windows devices and FileVault on macOS devices. The actual disk encryption is performed by the native OS tools, which are hardware-accelerated and deeply integrated with the operating system. Panda Full Encryption adds centralized policy enforcement, automated key escrow, and compliance reporting on top of those built-in encryption engines.

Recovery keys are automatically escrowed to the Aether cloud console when Full Encryption is enabled on a device. Keys are encrypted in transit and at rest. Administrators with appropriate role permissions can retrieve a recovery key directly from the device record in Aether. Access to recovery keys is logged, providing an audit trail for every key retrieval event.

BitLocker management requires Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions. Windows Home does not support BitLocker and therefore cannot be managed by Panda Full Encryption. For macOS, FileVault management requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later. Contact a Firewalls.com specialist to confirm compatibility with your specific device inventory before purchasing.

Yes. Both HIPAA and PCI DSS require encryption of sensitive data at rest on portable and endpoint devices. Panda Full Encryption enables and manages AES-128 or AES-256 disk encryption through BitLocker and FileVault, which meets the encryption strength requirements of these frameworks. The compliance reports generated by Full Encryption document policy enforcement and encryption status across your fleet, providing the evidence auditors look for.

Panda Full Encryption requires an active Panda Systems Management subscription or a compatible Fusion bundle for device enrollment and agent management. It is an add-on to those products rather than a standalone offering. Contact a Firewalls.com specialist to bundle Full Encryption with the right Systems Management or Fusion tier for your environment.