Here, you have two options: select the entire drive or the used space only.
Next, select how much of your USB drive you’d like encrypted. You can save this key or print it out and store it someplace safe instead of storing it in the cloud. This key allows you to access the USB drive in the event that you lose the encryption password you entered in the previous step. You’ll get a prompt to back up a recovery key. Type in a unique, strong password you can remember in the Enter your password box, and do it again in the Re-enter your password box. Next, check the Use a password to unlock the drive box. Wait a few seconds for BitLocker to setup. Right click on flash drive and select Turn on BitLocker. Insert your USB flash drive into your Windows PC. In order to encrypt your USB drive using BitLocker, take the steps below: It’s simply a way of preventing your sensitive and confidential files and data from landing in the wrong hands or being accessed by unauthorized persons via security incidents and data breaches. 
You should note that encryption doesn’t protect your data and files from password prying methods and password-collecting malware. Thankfully, you can encrypt a USB drive and protect your sensitive files and data whenever they’re transferred between different locations. A USB drive is a portable device that offers a convenient way of storing and/or transferring your data, though this can come with several security risks.
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