Since January 2025, Microsoft unveiled the latest enhancements to Windows 11, emphasizing improvements in device management, security, and AI integration.
Windows Updates and Device Management
- Windows 11 Version 24H2: Now widely available, users can check for the update via Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
- Windows 365: Microsoft highlights virtualization options for businesses, particularly in retail and frontline industries. Windows 365 Frontline supports both shared and dedicated modes, optimizing licensing costs.
- Microsoft Intune: Enhancements in update management and broader device support strengthen security and productivity for frontline workers.
Enhanced Security Measures
- Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR: Security teams can leverage this service for advanced threat detection, proactive hunting, and incident response.
- Driver Vulnerability Protections: The January 2025 security update expands the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist (DriverSiPolicy.p7b), adding more at-risk drivers to counter Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver(BYOVD) attacks.
- Pluton Security Processor: Microsoft provides insights into Pluton’s architecture, ensuring chip-to-cloud security and positioning Copilot+ PCs as the most secure on the market.
- Microsoft Entra: The Identity Secure Score recommendations are now generally available, offering actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their security posture.
- Passkeys in Microsoft Authenticator: Since mid-January 2025, users can now add passkeys to the Microsoft Authenticator app, expanding passkey availability within Microsoft Entra ID.
AI Integration and Copilot+ PCs
- Microsoft 365 Copilot: On January 15, 2025, Microsoft rebranded the Microsoft 365 app and Microsoft Copilot, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to AI-powered productivity solutions.
These updates underscore Microsoft’s dedication to enhancing user experiences through strengthened security, streamlined device management, and cutting-edge AI technologies.
