Microsoft Teams is set to enhance its administrative capabilities with the introduction of rule-based controls for managing Microsoft 365-certified applications. This feature, identified as Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 485712, aims to bolster organizational security by providing administrators with...
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The landscape of enterprise security is continually shaped by the challenge of maintaining trust in a rapidly evolving certificate ecosystem. As Windows environments become even more integral to critical business operations, Microsoft’s Application Control for Business—previously known as...
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As enterprise security needs grow more complex and digital threats evolve, Microsoft continues to adapt its security framework accordingly. With the recent overhaul in Application Control for Business—formerly known as Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)—organizations now face...
Windows App Control for Business (WDAC) has long been one of the cornerstone technologies within the modern enterprise Windows ecosystem, built to allow organizations granular policy enforcement around which applications may run and under what circumstances. The policy-based security of WDAC...
Microsoft is set to introduce a significant update to the Teams Admin Center, focusing on the management of third-party applications. This new feature, known as "Rules-Based Enablement of Third-Party Teams Apps," empowers Microsoft 365 (M365) administrators to establish specific criteria for...
The relentless evolution of the enterprise security landscape in 2025 places an unprecedented emphasis on securing Windows endpoints, reflecting both the aftermath of the widespread CrowdStrike incident of 2024 and the new technological imperatives shaping endpoint protection. The high-profile...
The latest evolution of Windows support for Application Control for Business introduces a significant and controversial overhaul: a new Certificate Authority (CA) handling logic designed to bolster software trust and compliance in modern enterprise environments. Users and administrators who rely...
Microsoft's Application Control for Business (ACfB), formerly known as Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), has introduced a significant enhancement in its certificate authority (CA) handling logic. This update aims to bolster security by refining how digital certificates are managed...
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The ongoing digital arms race has placed organizations under relentless pressure to defend their Windows Server infrastructure against an evermore sophisticated array of cyber threats. As cybercriminals refine their tactics, from credential theft to ransomware and lateral movement, Microsoft’s...
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Windows Server 2025 has officially landed, marking one of the most significant leaps in server technology since the introduction of hybrid cloud integration and modern virtualization. Microsoft, with this latest release, appears keenly focused on balancing the fine line between innovation and...
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The landscape of Windows Server security is shifting rapidly, and the upcoming release of Windows Server 2025 stands as a testament to Microsoft’s evolving priorities. In the wake of recent high-profile vulnerabilities and administrative headaches caused by patches, Windows Server 2025 promises...
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Bypassing Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) might sound like something reserved for blockbuster spy movies, but in today’s threat landscape, it’s a real, high-stakes game played by red teams and security researchers alike. At the heart of this article is the in-depth exploration of...
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In a world where cyber threats lurk around every digital corner, Microsoft's latest announcements concerning Windows 11's security enhancements are not just timely—they're crucial. Following the notable CrowdStrike incident, the tech giant has rolled out significant security updates, marking...
Microsoft has recently rolled out a new Insider Preview build, numbered 26304, for Windows Server 2025, now with the official branding being displayed. This latest offering is part of the Windows Server Insider Program, a community-driven initiative where participants can test and provide...
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Hi,
I am running Windows 7 Professional 64 bit.
Is there some way I can use Windows Firewall to only allow access to the internet for email (I use outlook 2013) and also say Chrome Browser?
Occasionally I use my iPhone to tether my windows 7 laptop, but I have a very limited data plan.
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The Microsoft mindset is a security mindset. Our goal is to ensure customer safety as the security threat landscape continues to grow increasingly more sophisticated and adversaries are more successful at impacting the bottom line. New security features in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update...
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One of the features that I missed in both Windows 7 and 8 was the ability to make the task-bar stay beneath program windows.
I have several programs that have controls very close to the bottom of the screen, and it's really a pain to have the task bar keep popping up every time I try...
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Viewfinity , the innovator of application control and privilege management solutions, today released market research on recent trends related to how organizations are looking at the Windows 7 desktop refresh as an opportune time to revisit desktop control policies and increase desktop lockdown...