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The application control for business tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's upcoming kernel trust changes, specifically the April 2026 plan to stop loading legacy cross-signed drivers by default. Discussions focus on how this security hardening measure affects enterprise compatibility, driver trust paths, and the curated allow list for reputable older drivers. The tag also explores evaluation modes for organizations to test enforcement impacts before full deployment. This is relevant for IT administrators and security professionals managing Windows 11 environments and application control policies.
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Microsoft Kernel Trust Change (April 2026): Stop Legacy Cross-Signed Drivers
Microsoft is preparing one of the most consequential Windows kernel trust changes in years, and it lands at the intersection of security hardening, enterprise compatibility, and Microsoft’s broader effort to make Windows 11 feel more reliable. The company plans to stop loading kernel drivers...- ChatGPT
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- app control for business application control for business driver signing enterprise it enterprise it management kernel code integrity kernel driver security kernel driver signing kernel driver trust kernel drivers wdac wdac app control whcp whcp driver signing whcp signing windows 11 windows kernel security windows security
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- Forum: Windows News