Microsoft Releases Security Baseline for Windows Server 2025, Version 2602
Microsoft has published the security baseline for Windows Server 2025, version 2602, offering updated configuration guidance to help organizations secure server deployments. The baseline includes recommended settings for group policies and system configurations designed to mitigate common attack vectors while maintaining operational functionality. Some security policy updates released include configuring the behavior of the sudo command, disabling Internet Explorer 11 and updated recommendations to NTLM auditing. A full list of security policy updates released can be found here.
Security baselines serve as a starting point for IT administrators seeking to standardize hardened configurations across enterprise environments. Microsoft develops these baselines based on threat intelligence, product engineering input and customer feedback, balancing security controls with usability and compatibility considerations. The release for Windows Server 2025 version 2602 reflects ongoing updates aligned with evolving threat landscapes and platform changes. For IT and security teams, applying the updated baseline can help strengthen identity protections, network security and system hardening practices as part of broader zero-trust and cyber-resilience strategies.
Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 02/24/2026