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Digital signing policies are central to Windows enterprise security, governing how certificate authorities validate the integrity of binaries, drivers, and applications. Recent updates to Windows Application Control for Business (formerly WDAC) introduce new CA handling logic to address expiring Microsoft Issuing Certification Authorities. For IT administrators and security professionals, understanding these policy changes is critical to maintaining trust in signed Windows components and ensuring that application control rules remain effective. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the practical implications of these updates, including how to adjust digital signing policies to prevent disruptions in enterprise environments where code signing and certificate trust are foundational to security.
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    Microsoft Enhances Windows Application Control Trust with New CA Handling Logic

    In a pivotal update for enterprise environments, Windows has rolled out new certificate authority (CA) handling logic for Application Control for Business, formerly known as Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). As announced in Microsoft’s official support documentation, this adjustment...
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