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Microsoft Adds New Controls for Windows 11 Optional Updates

Microsoft this week announced the availability of a new policy that gives IT pros more control over the delivery of monthly Windows 11 optional updates, including nonsecurity patches and new features.

Microsoft Edge for Business Now Arriving Automatically

Microsoft this week announced that Microsoft Edge for Business was released for "all supported platforms, including mobile."

Microsoft Entra API-Driven Provisioning Preview Eases HR App Integrations

Microsoft on Wednesday announced a preview of "Microsoft Entra API-driven provisioning," which promises to ease HR data sharing with Microsoft's identity and access management solutions.

Cameyo Launches Virtual App Delivery Services with Google ChromeOS

Cameyo on Tuesday announced the integration of its Virtual App Delivery services with Google's ChromeOS, adding to existing Linux and Windows support.

Windows 365 on VMware Horizon Cloud Now Available as a Preview Release

Microsoft on Monday announced that its Windows 365 desktop-as-a-service offering is now integrated with the VMware Horizon Cloud virtual desktop infrastructure service.

Microsoft Ending Its Azure Kinect Camera-Sensor Products

Microsoft announced on Thursday that it plans to stop offering its Azure Kinect Developer Kit, although it will still license its depth-sensing camera technology to partners.

Microsoft Defender for Identity Adds More Certificate Abuse Detections

Microsoft Defender for Identity now has a new sensor to further detect certificate abuses by attackers, per a Wednesday announcement.

Microsoft Reissues August Security Patch for Exchange Servers

Microsoft this week announced that it reissued August security update packages for Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019.

Universal Print Now Supports Scanned QR Codes Using Android or iOS Devices

Microsoft announced on Monday that the "secure release" feature of Universal Print-supported printers now works with QR codes scanned by Android or iOS devices.

Microsoft Offering New Defender Vulnerability Management Standalone Product

Microsoft this week announced multiple improvements across its enterprise-grade security products.

Microsoft Unveils Copilot in Dynamics 365 Field Service for Frontline Workers

Microsoft on Wednesday introduced a preview of Copilot in Dynamics 365 Field Service, along with describing multiple other "frontline worker"-type product positionings.

Microsoft August Patch Tuesday: 1 Zero-Day Security Flaw Addressed

In the wake of last month's massive security update, Microsoft has released a smaller number of fixes for August.

Microsoft Edge for Business Arriving this Month for Entra ID Users

Microsoft Edge for Business will be arriving during the week of Aug. 17, Microsoft announced on Friday.

Microsoft Declares Power Platform Flaw, Found by Tenable, To Be Fixed

Microsoft on Friday announced that it had fixed security issues with "Power Platform Custom Connectors using Custom Code" that had been identified by security solutions firm Tenable back in March 2023.

CISA Outlines 3-Year Plan To Address Cybersecurity Issues

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Friday announced the publication of its "Strategic Plan" for the next three years.

Microsoft Switching Windows 11 to the Azure Attestation Service This Month

Microsoft gave public notice this week that boot attestation reporting for Windows 11 clients is getting switched to the Microsoft Azure Attestation service, "starting in mid-August 2023."

Microsoft Criticized for 'Grossly Irresponsible' Security Practices

Tenable CEO Amit Yoran argues that Microsoft's handling of security vulnerabilities is far from adequate in keeping the public safe.

Microsoft Targets TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 Disablement in Windows

Microsoft on Tuesday announced plans to disable the use of the Transport Layer Security 1.0 and TLS 1.1 security protocols in Windows.

Microsoft To End Its Managed Desktop Service Next Year

Microsoft is planning to end the Microsoft Managed Desktop service on July 31, 2024, according to a note in this Microsoft Learn document landing page.

White House Initiative Aims To Boost Cyber Employment

The Biden-Harris administration on Monday announced a new National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy.

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