diff --git a/education/windows/chromebook-migration-guide.md b/education/windows/chromebook-migration-guide.md index 6186d88491..6893cd17a9 100644 --- a/education/windows/chromebook-migration-guide.md +++ b/education/windows/chromebook-migration-guide.md @@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ Table 3. Settings in the Security node in the Google Admin Console |Set up single sign-on (SSO)|This section is used to configure SSO for Google web-based apps (such as Google Apps Gmail or Google Apps Calendar). While you don’t need to migrate any settings in this section, you probably will want to configure Azure Active Directory synchronization to replace Google-based SSO.| |Advanced settings|This section is used to configure administrative access to user data and to configure the Google Secure Data Connector (which allows Google Apps to access data on your local network). You don’t need to migrate any settings in this section.| -**Identify locally-configured settings to migrate** +**Identify locally configured settings to migrate** In addition to the settings configured in the Google Admin Console, users may have locally configured their devices based on their own personal preferences (as shown in Figure 2). Table 4 lists the Chromebook user and device settings that you can locally configure. Review the settings and determine which settings you'll migrate to Windows. Some of the settings listed in Table 4 can only be seen when you click the **Show advanced settings** link (as shown in Figure 2). @@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ In addition to the settings configured in the Google Admin Console, users may ha Figure 2. Locally configured settings on Chromebook -Table 4. Locally-configured settings +Table 4. Locally configured settings | Section | Settings | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| diff --git a/education/windows/images/windows-11-se.png b/education/windows/images/windows-11-se.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..48446caa20 Binary files /dev/null and b/education/windows/images/windows-11-se.png differ diff --git a/education/windows/take-a-test-multiple-pcs.md b/education/windows/take-a-test-multiple-pcs.md index c997343c49..e2858efc79 100644 --- a/education/windows/take-a-test-multiple-pcs.md +++ b/education/windows/take-a-test-multiple-pcs.md @@ -116,8 +116,6 @@ You can configure a dedicated testing account through MDM or Configuration Manag - **Custom OMA-DM URI** = ./Vendor/MSFT/SecureAssessment/LaunchURI - **String value** = *assessment URL* - See [Assessment URLs](#assessment-urls) for more information. - 4. Create a policy that associates the assessment URL to the account using the following values: - **Custom OMA-DM URI** = ./Vendor/MSFT/SecureAssessment/TesterAccount @@ -265,12 +263,6 @@ You can also distribute the test link by creating a shortcut. To create the shor Once the shortcut is created, you can copy it and distribute it to students. - -## Assessment URLs -This assessment URL uses our lockdown API: -- SBAC/AIR: [https://mobile.tds.airast.org/launchpad/](https://mobile.tds.airast.org/launchpad/). - - ## Related topics [Take tests in Windows](take-tests-in-windows-10.md) diff --git a/education/windows/windows-11-se-overview.md b/education/windows/windows-11-se-overview.md index 697a926c74..117059af5e 100644 --- a/education/windows/windows-11-se-overview.md +++ b/education/windows/windows-11-se-overview.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: What is Windows 11 SE +title: Windows 11 SE Overview description: Learn more about Windows 11 SE, and the apps that are included with the operating system. Read about the features IT professionals and administrators should know about Windows 11 SE. Add and deploy your apps using Microsoft Intune for Education. ms.prod: windows ms.mktglfcycl: deploy @@ -8,134 +8,179 @@ ms.pagetype: mobile ms.collection: education author: paolomatarazzo ms.author: paoloma -ms.date: 08/10/2022 +ms.date: 09/12/2022 ms.reviewer: manager: aaroncz appliesto: - ✅ Windows 11 SE --- -# Windows 11 SE for Education +# Windows 11 SE Overview -Windows 11 SE is a new edition of Windows that's designed for education. It runs on web-first devices that use essential education apps. Microsoft Office 365 is preinstalled (subscription sold separately). +Windows 11 SE is an edition of Windows that's designed for education. Windows SE runs on web-first devices that use essential education apps, and it comes with Microsoft Office 365 preinstalled (subscription sold separately). For education customers seeking cost-effective devices, Microsoft Windows 11 SE is a great choice. Windows 11 SE includes the following benefits: -- A simplified and secure experience for students. Student privacy is prioritized. -- Admins remotely manage Windows 11 SE devices using [Microsoft Intune for Education](/intune-education/what-is-intune-for-education). -- It's built for low-cost devices. -- It has a curated app experience, and is designed to only run essential education apps. +- A simplified and secure experience for students, where student privacy is prioritized. With a curated allowlist of applications maintained by Microsoft, Windows SE is designed to only run essential education apps +- IT admin can remotely manage Windows 11 SE devices using [Microsoft Intune for Education][INT-1] +- It's built for low-cost devices + +:::image type="content" source="./images/windows-11-se.png" alt-text="Screenshot of Windows 11 SE showing Start menu and taskbar with default layout" border="false"::: ## Get Windows 11 SE -Windows 11 SE is only available preinstalled on devices from OEMs. The OEM installs Windows 11 SE, and makes the devices available for you to purchase. For example, you'll be able to purchase Microsoft Surface devices with Windows 11 SE already installed. +Windows 11 SE is only available preinstalled on devices from OEMs. OEMs install Windows 11 SE, and make the devices available for you to purchase. For example, you can purchase Microsoft Surface SE devices with Windows 11 SE already installed. -## Available apps +## Application types -Windows 11 SE comes with some preinstalled apps. The following apps can also run on Windows 11 SE, and are deployed using the [Intune for Education portal](https://intuneeducation.portal.azure.com). For more information, see [Manage devices running Windows 11 SE](/intune-education/windows-11-se-overview). +The following table lists the different application types available in Windows operating systems, detailing which application types are enabled in Windows 11 SE. +| App type | Description | Enabled | Note| +| --- | --- | :---: | ---| +|Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) | PWAs are web-based applications that can run in a browser and that can be installed as standalone apps. |✅|PWAs are enabled by default in Windows 11 SE.| +| Web apps | Web apps are web-based applications that run in a browser. | ✅ | Web apps are enabled by default in Windows 11 SE. | +|Win32| Win32 applications are Windows classic applications that may require installation |⛔| If users try to install or execute Win32 applications that haven't been allowed to run, they'll fail.| +|Universal Windows Platform (UWP)/Store apps |UWP apps are commonly obtained from the Microsoft Store and may require installation |⛔|If users try to install or execute UWP applications that haven't been allowed to run, they'll fail.| -| Application | Supported version | App Type | Vendor | -| --- | --- | --- | --- | -|AirSecure |8.0.0 |Win32 |AIR| -|Alertus Desktop |5.4.44.0 |Win32 | Alertus technologies| -|Brave Browser |1.34.80|Win32 |Brave| -|Bulb Digital Portfolio |0.0.7.0|Store|Bulb| -|Cisco Umbrella |3.0.110.0 |Win32 |Cisco| -|CKAuthenticator |3.6 |Win32 |Content Keeper| -|Class Policy |114.0.0 |Win32 |Class Policy| -|Classroom.cloud |1.40.0004 |Win32 |NetSupport| -|CoGat Secure Browser |11.0.0.19 |Win32 |Riverside Insights| -|Dragon Professional Individual |15.00.100 |Win32 |Nuance Communications| -|DRC INSIGHT Online Assessments |12.0.0.0 |Store |Data recognition Corporation| -|Duo from Cisco |2.25.0 |Win32 |Cisco| -|e-Speaking Voice and Speech recognition |4.4.0.8 |Win32 |e-speaking| -|eTests |4.0.25 |Win32 |CASAS| -|FortiClient |7.0.1.0083 |Win32 |Fortinet| -|Free NaturalReader |16.1.2 |Win32 |Natural Soft| -|GoGuardian |1.4.4 |Win32 |GoGuardian| -|Google Chrome |102.0.5005.115|Win32 |Google| -|Illuminate Lockdown Browser |2.0.5 |Win32 |Illuminate Education| -|Immunet |7.5.0.20795 |Win32 |Immunet| -|Impero Backdrop Client |4.4.86 |Win32 |Impero Software| -|JAWS for Windows |2022.2112.24 |Win32 |Freedom Scientific| -|Kite Student Portal |8.0.3.0 |Win32 |Dynamic Learning Maps| -|Kortext |2.3.433.0 |Store |Kortext| -|Kurzweil 3000 Assistive Learning |20.13.0000 |Win32 |Kurzweil Educational Systems| -|LanSchool |9.1.0.46 |Win32 |Stoneware| -|Lightspeed Smart Agent |1.9.1 |Win32 |Lightspeed Systems| -|MetaMoJi ClassRoom |3.12.4.0 |Store |MetaMoJi Corporation| -|Microsoft Connect |10.0.22000.1 |Store |Microsoft| -|Mozilla Firefox |99.0.1 |Win32 |Mozilla| -|NAPLAN |2.5.0 |Win32 |NAP| -|Netref Student |22.2.0 |Win32 |NetRef| -|NetSupport Manager |12.01.0011 |Win32 |NetSupport| -|NetSupport Notify |5.10.1.215 |Win32 |NetSupport| -|NetSupport School |14.00.0011 |Win32 |NetSupport| -|NextUp Talker |1.0.49 |Win32 |NextUp Technologies| -|NonVisual Desktop Access |2021.3.1 |Win32 |NV Access| -|NWEA Secure Testing Browser |5.4.356.0 |Win32 |NWEA| -|Pearson TestNav |1.10.2.0 |Store |Pearson| -|Questar Secure Browser |4.8.3.376 |Win32 |Questar, Inc| -|ReadAndWriteForWindows |12.0.60.0 |Win32 |Texthelp Ltd.| -|Remote Desktop client (MSRDC) |1.2.3213.0 |Win32 |Microsoft| -|Remote Help |3.8.0.12 |Win32 |Microsoft| -|Respondus Lockdown Browser |2.0.9.00 |Win32 |Respondus| -|Safe Exam Browser |3.3.2.413 |Win32 |Safe Exam Browser| -|Secure Browser |14.0.0 |Win32 |Cambium Development| -|Senso.Cloud |2021.11.15.0 |Win32|Senso.Cloud| -|SuperNova Magnifier & Screen Reader |21.02 |Win32 |Dolphin Computer Access| -|Zoom |5.9.1 (2581)|Win32 |Zoom| -|ZoomText Fusion |2022.2109.10|Win32 |Freedom Scientific| -|ZoomText Magnifier/Reader |2022.2109.25|Win32 |Freedom Scientific| +> [!IMPORTANT] +> If there are specific Win32 or UWP applications that you want to allow, work with Microsoft to get them enabled. For more information, see [Add your own applications](#add-your-own-applications). -### Enabled apps +## Applications included in Windows 11 SE -| App type | Enabled | -| --- | --- | -| Apps that run in a browser | ✔️ Apps that run in a browser, like Progressive Web Apps (PWA) and Web apps, can run on Windows 11 SE without any changes or limitations. | -| Apps that require installation | ❌ Apps that require an installation, including Microsoft Store apps and Win32 apps can't be installed. If students try to install these apps, the installation fails.

✔️ If there are specific installation-type apps you want to enable, then work with Microsoft to get them enabled. For more information, see [Add your own apps](#add-your-own-apps) (in this article). | +The following table lists all the applications included in Windows 11 SE and the pinning to either the Start menu or to the taskbar. -### Add your own apps +| App name | App type | Pinned to Start? | Pinned to taskbar? | +|:-----------------------------|:--------:|:----------------:|:------------------:| +| Alarm & Clock | UWP | | | +| Calculator | UWP | ✅ | | +| Camera | UWP | ✅ | | +| Microsoft Edge | Win32 | ✅ | ✅ | +| Excel | Win32 | ✅ | | +| Feedback Hub | UWP | | | +| File Explorer | Win32 | | ✅ | +| FlipGrid | PWA | | | +| Get Help | UWP | | | +| Groove Music | UWP | ✅ | | +| Maps | UWP | | | +| Minecraft: Education Edition | UWP | | | +| Movies & TV | UWP | | | +| News | UWP | | | +| Notepad | Win32 | | | +| OneDrive | Win32 | | | +| OneNote | Win32 | ✅ | | +| Outlook | PWA | ✅ | | +| Paint | Win32 | ✅ | | +| Photos | UWP | | | +| PowerPoint | Win32 | ✅ | | +| Settings | UWP | ✅ | | +| Snip & Sketch | UWP | | | +| Sticky Notes | UWP | | | +| Teams | Win32 | ✅ | | +| To Do | UWP | | | +| Whiteboard | UWP | ✅ | | +| Word | Win32 | ✅ | | -If the apps you need aren't shown in the [available apps list](#available-apps) (in this article), then you can submit an application request at [aka.ms/eduapprequest](https://aka.ms/eduapprequest). Anyone from a school district can submit the request. In the form, sign in with your school account, such as `user@contoso.edu`. We'll update you using this email account. +## Available applications + +The following applications can also run on Windows 11 SE, and can be deployed using Intune for Education. For more information, see [Configure applications with Microsoft Intune][EDUWIN-1] + +| Application | Supported version | App Type | Vendor | +|-----------------------------------------|-------------------|----------|------------------------------| +| AirSecure | 8.0.0 | Win32 | AIR | +| Alertus Desktop | 5.4.44.0 | Win32 | Alertus technologies | +| Brave Browser | 1.34.80 | Win32 | Brave | +| Bulb Digital Portfolio | 0.0.7.0 | Store | Bulb | +| Cisco Umbrella | 3.0.110.0 | Win32 | Cisco | +| CKAuthenticator | 3.6 | Win32 | Content Keeper | +| Class Policy | 114.0.0 | Win32 | Class Policy | +| Classroom.cloud | 1.40.0004 | Win32 | NetSupport | +| CoGat Secure Browser | 11.0.0.19 | Win32 | Riverside Insights | +| Dragon Professional Individual | 15.00.100 | Win32 | Nuance Communications | +| DRC INSIGHT Online Assessments | 12.0.0.0 | Store | Data recognition Corporation | +| Duo from Cisco | 2.25.0 | Win32 | Cisco | +| e-Speaking Voice and Speech recognition | 4.4.0.8 | Win32 | e-speaking | +| eTests | 4.0.25 | Win32 | CASAS | +| FortiClient | 7.0.1.0083 | Win32 | Fortinet | +| Free NaturalReader | 16.1.2 | Win32 | Natural Soft | +| Ghotit Real Writer & Reader | 10.14.2.3 | Win32 | Ghotit Ltd | +| GoGuardian | 1.4.4 | Win32 | GoGuardian | +| Google Chrome | 102.0.5005.115 | Win32 | Google | +| Illuminate Lockdown Browser | 2.0.5 | Win32 | Illuminate Education | +| Immunet | 7.5.0.20795 | Win32 | Immunet | +| Impero Backdrop Client | 4.4.86 | Win32 | Impero Software | +| JAWS for Windows | 2022.2112.24 | Win32 | Freedom Scientific | +| Kite Student Portal | 8.0.3.0 | Win32 | Dynamic Learning Maps | +| Kortext | 2.3.433.0 | Store | Kortext | +| Kurzweil 3000 Assistive Learning | 20.13.0000 | Win32 | Kurzweil Educational Systems | +| LanSchool | 9.1.0.46 | Win32 | Stoneware | +| Lightspeed Smart Agent | 1.9.1 | Win32 | Lightspeed Systems | +| MetaMoJi ClassRoom | 3.12.4.0 | Store | MetaMoJi Corporation | +| Microsoft Connect | 10.0.22000.1 | Store | Microsoft | +| Mozilla Firefox | 99.0.1 | Win32 | Mozilla | +| NAPLAN | 2.5.0 | Win32 | NAP | +| Netref Student | 22.2.0 | Win32 | NetRef | +| NetSupport Manager | 12.01.0011 | Win32 | NetSupport | +| NetSupport Notify | 5.10.1.215 | Win32 | NetSupport | +| NetSupport School | 14.00.0011 | Win32 | NetSupport | +| NextUp Talker | 1.0.49 | Win32 | NextUp Technologies | +| NonVisual Desktop Access | 2021.3.1 | Win32 | NV Access | +| NWEA Secure Testing Browser | 5.4.356.0 | Win32 | NWEA | +| Pearson TestNav | 1.10.2.0 | Store | Pearson | +| Questar Secure Browser | 4.8.3.376 | Win32 | Questar, Inc | +| ReadAndWriteForWindows | 12.0.60.0 | Win32 | Texthelp Ltd. | +| Remote Desktop client (MSRDC) | 1.2.3213.0 | Win32 | Microsoft | +| Remote Help | 3.8.0.12 | Win32 | Microsoft | +| Respondus Lockdown Browser | 2.0.9.00 | Win32 | Respondus | +| Safe Exam Browser | 3.3.2.413 | Win32 | Safe Exam Browser | +| Secure Browser | 14.0.0 | Win32 | Cambium Development | +| Senso.Cloud | 2021.11.15.0 | Win32 | Senso.Cloud | +| SuperNova Magnifier & Screen Reader | 21.02 | Win32 | Dolphin Computer Access | +| Zoom | 5.9.1 (2581) | Win32 | Zoom | +| ZoomText Fusion | 2022.2109.10 | Win32 | Freedom Scientific | +| ZoomText Magnifier/Reader | 2022.2109.25 | Win32 | Freedom Scientific | + +## Add your own applications + +If the applications you need aren't in the [available applications list](#available-applications), then you can submit an application request at [aka.ms/eduapprequest](https://aka.ms/eduapprequest). Anyone from a school district can submit the request. In the form, sign in with your school account, such as `user@contoso.edu`. We'll update you using this email account. Microsoft reviews every app request to make sure each app meets the following requirements: -- Apps can be any native Windows app type, such as a Microsoft Store app, Win32 app, `.MSIX`, `.APPX`, and more. - -- Apps must be in one of the following app categories:​ - - Content Filtering apps​ - - Test Taking solutions​ +- Apps can be any native Windows app type, such as a Microsoft Store app, Win32 app, `.MSIX`, `.APPX`, and more +- Apps must be in one of the following app categories: + - Content Filtering apps + - Test Taking solutions - Assistive technologies - - Classroom communication apps​ + - Classroom communication apps - Essential diagnostics, management, and supportability apps - -- Apps must meet the performance [requirements of Windows 11](/windows/whats-new/windows-11-requirements). - +- Apps must meet the performance [requirements of Windows 11][WIN-1] - Apps must meet the following security requirements: - - All app binaries are code-signed​. - - All files include the `OriginalFileName` in the resource file header​. - - All kernel drivers are WHQL-signed. - -- Apps don't have an equivalent web application​. - -- Apps can't invoke any processes that can be used to jailbreak a device, automate jailbreaks, or present a security risk. For example, processes such as Reg.exe, CBE.exe, CMD.exe, and KD.exe are blocked on Windows 11 SE. + - All app binaries are code-signed + - All files include the `OriginalFileName` in the resource file header + - All kernel drivers are WHQL-signed +- Apps don't have an equivalent web application +- Apps can't invoke any processes that can be used to jailbreak a device, automate jailbreaks, or present a security risk. For example, processes such as Reg.exe, CBE.exe, CMD.exe, and KD.exe are blocked on Windows 11 SE If the app meets the requirements, Microsoft works with the Independent Software Vendor (ISV) to test the app, and make sure the app works as expected on Windows 11 SE. -When the app is ready, Microsoft will update you. Then, you add the app to the [Intune for Education portal](https://intuneeducation.portal.azure.com), and [assign](/intune-education/assign-apps) it to your Windows 11 SE devices. +When the app is ready, Microsoft will update you. Then, you add the app to the Intune for Education portal, and assign it to your Windows 11 SE devices. -For more information on Intune requirements for adding education apps, see [Manage devices running Windows 11 SE](/intune-education/windows-11-se-overview). +For more information on Intune requirements for adding education apps, see [Configure applications with Microsoft Intune][EDUWIN-1]. ### 0x87D300D9 error with an app When you deploy an app using Intune for Education, you may get a `0x87D300D9` error code with a `Failed` state in the [Intune for Education portal](https://intuneeducation.portal.azure.com). If you have an app that fails with this error, then: -- Make sure the app is on the [available apps list](#available-apps) (in this article). Or, make sure your app is [approved for Windows 11 SE](#add-your-own-apps) (in this article). -- If the app is approved, then it's possible the app is packaged wrong. For more information, see [Add your own apps](#add-your-own-apps) (in this article) and [Manage devices running Windows 11 SE](/intune-education/windows-11-se-overview). -- If the app isn't approved, then it won't run on Windows 11 SE. To get apps approved, see [Add your own apps](#add-your-own-apps) (in this article). Or, use an app that runs in a web browser, such as a web app or PWA. +- Make sure the app is on the [available applications list](#available-applications). Or, make sure your app is [approved for Windows 11 SE](#add-your-own-applications) +- If the app is approved, then it's possible the app is packaged wrong. For more information, see [Add your own apps](#add-your-own-applications) and [Configure applications with Microsoft Intune][EDUWIN-1] +- If the app isn't approved, then it won't run on Windows 11 SE. To get apps approved, see [Add your own apps](#add-your-own-applications). Or, use an app that runs in a web browser, such as a web app or PWA ## Related articles -- [Use Intune for Education to manage devices running Windows 11 SE](/intune-education/windows-11-se-overview) +- [Tutorial: deploy and manage Windows devices in a school][EDUWIN-2] + +[INT-1]: /intune-education/what-is-intune-for-education + +[EDUWIN-1]: /education/windows/tutorial-school-deployment/configure-device-apps +[EDUWIN-2]: /education/windows/tutorial-school-deployment/ + +[WIN-1]: /windows/whats-new/windows-11-requirements diff --git a/education/windows/windows-11-se-settings-list.md b/education/windows/windows-11-se-settings-list.md index e654aff272..0dda7bbc35 100644 --- a/education/windows/windows-11-se-settings-list.md +++ b/education/windows/windows-11-se-settings-list.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ ms.pagetype: mobile ms.collection: education author: paolomatarazzo ms.author: paoloma -ms.date: 08/10/2022 +ms.date: 09/12/2022 ms.reviewer: manager: aaroncz appliesto: @@ -25,26 +25,26 @@ This article lists the settings automatically configured. For more information o The following table lists and describes the settings that can be changed by administrators. -| Setting | Description | -| --- | --- | -| Block manual unenrollment | Default: Blocked

Users can't unenroll their devices from device management services.

[Experience/AllowManualMDMUnenrollment CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#experience-allowmanualmdmunenrollment) | -| Allow option to Show Network | Default: Allowed

Gives users the option to see the **Show Network** folder in File Explorer. | -| Allow option to Show This PC | Default: Allowed

Gives user the option to see the **Show This PC** folder in File Explorer. | -| Set Allowed Folder location | Default folders: Documents, Desktop, Pictures, and Downloads

Gives user access to these folders. | -| Set Allowed Storage Locations | Default: Blocks local drives and network drives

Blocks user access to these storage locations. | -| Allow News and Interests | Default: Hide

Hides widgets. | -| Disable advertising ID | Default: Disabled

Blocks apps from using usage data to tailor advertisements.

[Privacy/DisableAdvertisingId CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy#privacy-disableadvertisingid) | -| Visible settings pages | Default:

| -| Enable App Install Control | Default: Turned On

Users can't download apps from the internet.

[SmartScreen/EnableAppInstallControl CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-smartscreen#smartscreen-enableappinstallcontrol)| -| Configure Storage Sense Cloud Content Dehydration Threshold | Default: 30 days

If a file hasn't been opened in 30 days, it becomes an online-only file. Online-only files can be opened when there's an internet connection. When an online-only file is opened on a device, it downloads and becomes locally available on that device. The file is available until it's unopened for the specified number of days, and becomes online-only again.

[Storage/ConfigStorageSenseCloudContentDehydrationThreshold CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-storage#storage-configstoragesensecloudcontentdehydrationthreshold) | -| Allow Telemetry | Default: Required Telemetry Only

Sends only basic device info, including quality-related data, app compatibility, and similar data to keep the device secure and up-to-date.

[System/AllowTelemetry CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-system#system-allowtelemetry) | -| Allow Experimentation | Default: Disabled

Microsoft can't experiment with the product to study user preferences or device behavior.

[System/AllowExperimentation CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-system#system-allowexperimentation) | -| Block external extensions | Default: Blocked

In Microsoft Edge, users can't install external extensions.

[BlockExternalExtensions](/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies#blockexternalextensions) | -| Configure new tab page | Default: `Office.com`

In Microsoft Edge, the new tab page defaults to `Office.com`.

[Configure the new tab page URL](/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies#configure-the-new-tab-page-url) | -| Configure homepage | Default: `Office.com`

In Microsoft Edge, the homepage defaults to `Office.com`.

[HomepageIsNewTabPage](/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies#homepageisnewtabpage) | -| Prevent SmartScreen prompt override | Default: Enabled

In Microsoft Edge, users can't override Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings.

[PreventSmartScreenPromptOverride](/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies#preventsmartscreenpromptoverride) | -| Wallpaper Image Customization | Default:

Specify a jpg, jpeg, or png image to be used as the desktop image. This setting can take an http or https URL to a remote image to be downloaded, a file URL to a local image.

[DesktopImageUrl](/windows/client-management/mdm/personalization-csp) | -| Lock Screen Image Customization | Default:

Specify a jpg, jpeg, or png image to be used as lock screen image. This setting can take an http or https URL to a remote image to be downloaded, a file URL to a local image.

[LockScreenImageUrl](/windows/client-management/mdm/personalization-csp) | +| Setting | Description | Default Value | +| --- | --- | --- | +| Block manual unenrollment | When blocked, users can't unenroll their devices from device management services.

[Experience/AllowManualMDMUnenrollment CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#experience-allowmanualmdmunenrollment) | Blocked | +| Allow option to Show Network | When allowed, it gives users the option to see the **Show Network** folder in File Explorer. | Allowed | +| Allow option to Show This PC | When allowed, it gives users the option to see the **Show This PC** folder in File Explorer. | Allowed | +| Set Allowed Folder location | Gives user access to these folders. | Default folders: Documents, Desktop, Pictures, and Downloads | +| Set Allowed Storage Locations | Blocks user access to these storage locations. | Blocks local drives and network drives | +| Allow News and Interests | Hides widgets. | Hide | +| Disable advertising ID | Blocks apps from using usage data to tailor advertisements.

[Privacy/DisableAdvertisingId CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-privacy#privacy-disableadvertisingid) | Disabled | +| Visible settings pages | Default:

|| +| Enable App Install Control | When enabled, users can't download apps from the internet.

[SmartScreen/EnableAppInstallControl CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-smartscreen#smartscreen-enableappinstallcontrol)| Enabled | +| Configure Storage Sense Cloud Content Dehydration Threshold | If a file hasn't been opened in 30 days, it becomes an online-only file. Online-only files can be opened when there's an internet connection. When an online-only file is opened on a device, it downloads and becomes locally available on that device. The file is available until it's unopened for the specified number of days, and becomes online-only again.

[Storage/ConfigStorageSenseCloudContentDehydrationThreshold CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-storage#storage-configstoragesensecloudcontentdehydrationthreshold) | 30 days | +| Allow Telemetry | With *Required Telemetry Only*, it sends only basic device info, including quality-related data, app compatibility, and similar data to keep the device secure and up-to-date.

[System/AllowTelemetry CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-system#system-allowtelemetry) | Required Telemetry Only | +| Allow Experimentation | When disabled, Microsoft can't experiment with the product to study user preferences or device behavior.

[System/AllowExperimentation CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-system#system-allowexperimentation) | Disabled | +| Block external extensions | When blocked, in Microsoft Edge users can't install external extensions.

[BlockExternalExtensions](/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies#blockexternalextensions) | Blocked | +| Configure new tab page | Set the new tab page defaults to a specific url.

[Configure the new tab page URL](/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies#configure-the-new-tab-page-url) | `Office.com` | +| Configure homepage | Set the Microsoft Edge's homepage default.

[HomepageIsNewTabPage](/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies#homepageisnewtabpage) | `Office.com` | +| Prevent SmartScreen prompt override | When enabled, in Microsoft Edge, users can't override Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings.

[PreventSmartScreenPromptOverride](/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies#preventsmartscreenpromptoverride) | Enabled | +| Wallpaper Image Customization | Specify a jpg, jpeg, or png image to be used as the desktop image. This setting can take an http or https URL to a remote image to be downloaded, a file URL to a local image.

[DesktopImageUrl](/windows/client-management/mdm/personalization-csp) | Not configured | +| Lock Screen Image Customization | Specify a jpg, jpeg, or png image to be used as lock screen image. This setting can take an http or https URL to a remote image to be downloaded, a file URL to a local image.

[LockScreenImageUrl](/windows/client-management/mdm/personalization-csp) | Not configured | ## Settings that can't be changed diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/accounts-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/accounts-csp.md index d447311a4e..2623c3d235 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/accounts-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/accounts-csp.md @@ -52,8 +52,11 @@ Available naming macros: |Macro|Description|Example|Generated Name| |:---|:---|:---|:---| -|%RAND:<# of digits>|Generates the specified number of random digits.|Test%RAND:6%|Test123456| -|%SERIAL%|Generates the serial number derived from the device. If the serial number causes the new name to exceed the 15 character limit, the serial number will be truncated from the beginning of the sequence.|Test-Device-%SERIAL%|Test-Device-456| +|`%RAND:#%`|Generates the specified number (`#`) of random digits.|`Test%RAND:6%`|`Test123456`| +|`%SERIAL%`|Generates the serial number derived from the device. If the serial number causes the new name to exceed the 15 character limit, the serial number will be truncated from the beginning of the sequence.|`Test-Device-%SERIAL%`|`Test-Device-456`| + +> [!NOTE] +> If you use these naming macros, a unique name isn't guaranteed. The generated name may still be duplicated. To reduce the likelihood of a duplicated device name, use `%RAND:#%` with a large number. With the understanding that the maximum device name is 15 characters. Supported operation is Add. diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsdefenderapplicationguard-csp.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsdefenderapplicationguard-csp.md index e8c9563d43..15cbeaed69 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsdefenderapplicationguard-csp.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/windowsdefenderapplicationguard-csp.md @@ -322,10 +322,8 @@ Supported operation is Get. - Bit 0 - Set to 1 when Application Guard is enabled into enterprise manage mode. - Bit 1 - Set to 1 when the client machine is Hyper-V capable. - Bit 2 - Set to 1 when the client machine has a valid OS license and SKU. -- Bit 3 - Set to 1 when Application Guard installed on the client machine. +- Bit 3 - Set to 1 when Application Guard is installed on the client machine. - Bit 4 - Set to 1 when required Network Isolation Policies are configured. - > [!IMPORTANT] - > If you are deploying Application Guard via Intune, Network Isolation Policy must be configured to enable Application Guard for Microsoft Edge. - Bit 5 - Set to 1 when the client machine meets minimum hardware requirements. - Bit 6 - Set to 1 when system reboot is required. @@ -381,4 +379,4 @@ ADMX Info: ## Related topics -[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) \ No newline at end of file +[Configuration service provider reference](configuration-service-provider-reference.md) diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/TOC.yml b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/TOC.yml index b56c8a8916..f2950818eb 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/TOC.yml +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/TOC.yml @@ -32,6 +32,8 @@ href: deploy/windows-autopatch-device-registration-overview.md - name: Register your devices href: deploy/windows-autopatch-register-devices.md + - name: Post-device registration readiness checks + href: deploy/windows-autopatch-post-reg-readiness-checks.md - name: Operate href: operate/index.md items: diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/deploy/windows-autopatch-post-reg-readiness-checks.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/deploy/windows-autopatch-post-reg-readiness-checks.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..aa5eafc5b2 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/deploy/windows-autopatch-post-reg-readiness-checks.md @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +--- +title: Post-device registration readiness checks +description: This article details how post-device registration readiness checks are performed in Windows Autopatch +ms.date: 09/15/2022 +ms.prod: w11 +ms.technology: windows +ms.topic: conceptual +ms.localizationpriority: medium +author: tiaraquan +ms.author: tiaraquan +manager: dougeby +msreviewer: andredm7 +--- + +# Post-device registration readiness checks + +One of the most expensive aspects of the software update management process is to make sure devices are always healthy to receive and report software updates for each software update release cycle. + +Having a way of measuring, quickly detecting and remediating when something goes wrong with on-going change management processes is important; it helps mitigate high Helpdesk ticket volumes, reduces cost, and improves overall update management results. + +Windows Autopatch provides proactive device readiness information about devices that are and aren't ready to be fully managed by the service. IT admins can easily detect and fix device-related issues that are preventing them from achieving their update management compliance report goals. + +## Device readiness scenarios + +Device readiness in Windows Autopatch is divided into two different scenarios: + +| Scenario | Description | +| ----- | ----- | +| Prerequisite checks | Ensures devices follow software-based requirements before being registered with the service. | +| Post-device registration readiness checks | Provides continuous monitoring of device health for registered devices.

IT admins can easily detect and remediate configuration mismatches in their environments or issues that prevent devices from having one or more software update workloads (Windows quality, feature updates, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, or Microsoft Edge) fully managed by the Windows Autopatch service. Configuration mismatches can leave devices in a vulnerable state, out of compliance and exposed to security threats.

| + +### Device readiness checks available for each scenario + +| Required device readiness (prerequisite checks) prior to device registration (powered by Intune Graph API) | Required post-device registration readiness checks (powered by Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension) | +| ----- | ----- | +| | | + +The status of each post-device registration readiness check is shown in the Windows Autopatch’s Devices blade under the **Not ready** tab. You can take appropriate action(s) on devices that aren't ready to be fully managed by the Windows Autopatch service. + +## About the three tabs in the Devices blade + +You deploy software updates to secure your environment, but these deployments only reach healthy and active devices. Unhealthy or not ready devices affect the overall software update compliance. Figuring out device health can be challenging and disruptive to the end user when IT can’t obtain proactive data sent by the device to the service for IT admins to proactively detect, troubleshoot, and fix issues. + +Windows Autopatch has three tabs within its Devices blade. Each tab is designed to provide a different set of device readiness statuses so IT admins know where to go to monitor, and troubleshoot potential device health issues: + +| Tab | Description | +| ----- | ----- | +| Ready | This tab only lists devices with the **Active** status. Devices with the **Active** status successfully:This tab also lists devices that have passed all postdevice registration readiness checks. | +| Not ready | This tab only lists devices with the **Readiness failed** and **Inactive** status. | +| Not registered | Only lists devices with the **Prerequisite failed** status in it. Devices with the **Prerequisite failed** status didn’t pass one or more prerequisite checks during the device registration process. | + +## Details about the post-device registration readiness checks + +A healthy or active device in Windows Autopatch is: + +- Online +- Actively sending data +- Passes all post-device registration readiness checks + +The post-device registration readiness checks are powered by the **Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension**. It's installed right after devices are successfully registered with Windows Autopatch. The **Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension** has the Device Readiness Check Plugin responsible for performing the readiness checks in devices and report back to the service. The **Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension** is a subcomponent of the overall Windows Autopatch service. + +The following list of post-device registration readiness checks is performed in Windows Autopatch: + +| Check | Description | +| ----- | ----- | +| **Windows OS build, architecture, and edition** | Checks to see if devices support Windows 1809+ build (10.0.17763), 64-bit architecture and either Pro or Enterprise SKUs. | +| **Windows update policies managed via Microsoft Endpoint Manager-Intune** | Checks to see if devices have Windows Updates policies managed via Microsoft Endpoint Manager-Intune (MDM). | +| **Windows update policies managed via Group Policy Object (GPO)** | Checks to see if devices have Windows update policies managed via GPO. Windows Autopatch doesn’t support Windows update policies managed via GPOs. Windows update must be managed via Microsoft Endpoint Manager-Intune. | +| **Microsoft Office update policy managed via Group Policy Object (GPO)** | Checks to see if devices have Microsoft Office updates policies managed via GPO. Windows Autopatch doesn’t support Microsoft Office update policies managed via GPOs. Office updates must be managed via Microsoft Endpoint Manager-Intune or another Microsoft Office policy management method where Office update bits are downloaded directly from the Office Content Delivery Network (CDN). | +| **Windows Autopatch network endpoints** | There's a set of [network endpoints](../prepare/windows-autopatch-configure-network.md) that Windows Autopatch services must be able to reach for the various aspects of the Windows Autopatch service. | +| **Microsoft Teams network endpoints** | There's a set of [network endpoints](../prepare/windows-autopatch-configure-network.md) that devices with Microsoft Teams must be able to reach for software updates management. | +| **Microsoft Edge network endpoints** | There's a set of [network endpoints](../prepare/windows-autopatch-configure-network.md) that devices with Microsoft Edge must be able to reach for software updates management. | +| **Internet connectivity** | Checks to see if a device has internet connectivity to communicate with Microsoft cloud services. Windows Autopatch uses the PingReply class. Windows Autopatch tries to ping at least three different Microsoft’s public URLs two times each, to confirm that ping results aren't coming from the device’s cache. | + +## Daily operations in Windows Autopatch + +See the following end-to-end IT admin operation workflow: + +:::image type="content" source="../media/windows-autopatch-post-device-registration-readiness-checks.png" alt-text="Post-device registration readiness checks" lightbox="../media/windows-autopatch-post-device-registration-readiness-checks.png"::: + +| Step | Description | +| ----- | ----- | +| **Steps 1-7** | For more information, see the [Device registration overview diagram](windows-autopatch-device-registration-overview.md).| +| **Step 8: Perform readiness checks** |
  1. Once devices are successfully registered with Windows Autopatch, the devices are added to the **Ready** tab.
  2. The Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension agent performs readiness checks against devices in the **Ready** tab every 24 hours.
| +| **Step 9: Check readiness status** |
  1. The Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension service evaluates the readiness results gathered by its agent.
  2. The readiness results are sent from the Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension service component to the Device Readiness component within the Windows Autopatch’s service.
| +| **Step 10: Add devices to the Not ready** | When devices don’t pass one or more readiness checks, even if they’re registered with Windows Autopatch, they’re added to the **Not ready** tab so IT admins can remediate devices based on Windows Autopatch recommendations. | +| **Step 11: IT admin understands what the issue is and remediates** | The IT admin checks and remediates issues in the Devices blade (**Not ready** tab). It can take up to 24 hours for devices to show back up into the **Ready** tab. | + +## FAQ + +| Question | Answer | +| ----- | ----- | +| **How frequent are the post-device registration readiness checks performed?** || +| **What to expect when one or more checks fail?** | Devices are automatically sent to the **Ready** tab once they're successfully registered with Windows Autopatch. When devices don’t meet one or more post-device registration readiness checks, the devices are moved to the **Not ready** tab. IT admins can learn about these devices and take appropriate actions to remediate them. Windows Autopatch will provide information about the failure and how to potentially remediate devices.

Once devices are remediated, it can take up to **24 hours** to show up in the **Ready** tab.

| + +## Additional resources + +- [Device registration overview](windows-autopatch-device-registration-overview.md) +- [Register your devices](windows-autopatch-register-devices.md) diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/media/windows-autopatch-post-device-registration-readiness-checks.png b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/media/windows-autopatch-post-device-registration-readiness-checks.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..c6abcd6790 Binary files /dev/null and b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/media/windows-autopatch-post-device-registration-readiness-checks.png differ diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-maintain-environment.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-maintain-environment.md index 2515a08a9a..9fa7e60794 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-maintain-environment.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-maintain-environment.md @@ -27,3 +27,7 @@ After you've completed enrollment in Windows Autopatch, some management settings | Setting | Description | | ----- | ----- | | Update rings for Windows 10 or later | For any update rings for Windows 10 or later policies you've created, exclude the **Modern Workplace Devices - All** Azure AD group from each policy. For more information, see [Create and assign update rings](/mem/intune/protect/windows-10-update-rings#create-and-assign-update-rings).

Windows Autopatch will also have created some update ring policies. all of which The policies will have "**Modern Workplace**" in the name. For example:

When you update your own policies, ensure that you don't exclude the **Modern Workplace Devices - All** Azure AD group from the policies that Windows Autopatch created.

**To resolve the Not ready result:**

After enrolling into Autopatch, make sure that any update ring policies you have **exclude** the **Modern Workplace Devices - All** Azure Active Directory (AD) group.For more information, see [Manage Windows 10 software updates in Intune](/mem/intune/protect/windows-update-for-business-configure).

**To resolve the Advisory result:**

  1. Make sure that any update ring policies you have **exclude** the **Modern Workplace Devices - All** Azure Active Directory (AD) group.
  2. If you have assigned Azure AD user groups to these policies, make sure that any update ring policies you have also **exclude** the **Modern Workplace - All** Azure AD group that you add your Windows Autopatch users to (or an equivalent group).

For more information, see [Manage Windows 10 software updates in Intune](/mem/intune/protect/windows-update-for-business-configure).

| + +## Windows Autopatch configurations + +Windows Autopatch deploys, manages and maintains all configurations related to the operation of the service, as described in [Changes made at tenant enrollment](../references/windows-autopatch-changes-to-tenant.md). Don't make any changes to any of the Windows Autopatch configurations. diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-faq.yml b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-faq.yml index e5fa5a92ef..0ab881bf82 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-faq.yml +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-faq.yml @@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ sections: No, you can't customize update scheduling. However, you can specify [active hours](../operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-end-user-exp.md#servicing-window) to prevent users from updating during business hours. - question: Does Autopatch support include and exclude groups, or dynamic groups to define deployment ring membership? answer: | - Windows autopatch doesn't support managing update deployment ring membership using your Azure AD groups. For more information, see [Moving devices in between deployment rings](../operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md#moving-devices-in-between-deployment-rings). + Windows Autopatch doesn't support managing update deployment ring membership using your Azure AD groups. For more information, see [Moving devices in between deployment rings](../operate/windows-autopatch-update-management.md#moving-devices-in-between-deployment-rings). - question: Does Autopatch have two release cadences per update or are there two release cadences per-ring? answer: | The release cadences are defined based on the update type. For example, a [regular cadence](../operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-overview.md#windows-quality-update-releases) (for a Windows quality update would be a gradual rollout from the Test ring to the Broad ring over 14 days whereas an [expedited release](../operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-overview.md#expedited-releases) would roll out more rapidly. diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/references/windows-autopatch-changes-to-tenant.md b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/references/windows-autopatch-changes-to-tenant.md index 5f31bb4692..698612aa82 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/references/windows-autopatch-changes-to-tenant.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/references/windows-autopatch-changes-to-tenant.md @@ -14,6 +14,11 @@ msreviewer: hathind # Changes made at tenant enrollment +The following configuration details are provided as information to help you understand the changes made to your tenant when enrolling into the Windows Autopatch service. + +> [!IMPORTANT] +> The service manages and maintains the following configuration items. Don't change, edit, add to, or remove any of the configurations. Doing so might cause unintended configuration conflicts and impact the Windows Autopatch service. + ## Service principal Windows Autopatch will create a service principal in your tenant allowing the service to establish an identity and restrict access to what resources the service has access to within the tenant. For more information, see [Application and service principal objects in Azure Active Directory](/azure/active-directory/develop/app-objects-and-service-principals#service-principal-object). The service principal created by Windows Autopatch is: diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-biometrics-in-enterprise.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-biometrics-in-enterprise.md index ebbea60361..d057f242cd 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-biometrics-in-enterprise.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-biometrics-in-enterprise.md @@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ To allow facial recognition, you must have devices with integrated special infra - Effective, real world FRR with Anti-spoofing or liveness detection: <10% > [!NOTE] ->Windows Hello face authentication does not currently support wearing a mask during enrollment or authentication. Wearing a mask to enroll is a security concern because other users wearing a similar mask may be able to unlock you device. The product group is aware of this behavior and is investigating this topic further. Please remove a mask if you are wearing one when you enroll or unlock with Windows Hello face authentication. If your working environment doesn’t allow you to remove a mask temporarily, please consider unenrolling from face authentication and only using PIN or fingerprint. +>Windows Hello face authentication does not currently support wearing a mask during enrollment or authentication. Wearing a mask to enroll is a security concern because other users wearing a similar mask may be able to unlock your device. The product group is aware of this behavior and is investigating this topic further. Please remove a mask if you are wearing one when you enroll or unlock with Windows Hello face authentication. If your working environment doesn’t allow you to remove a mask temporarily, please consider unenrolling from face authentication and only using PIN or fingerprint. ## Related topics diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md index 7a9e8e62b1..f62e08bd4d 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ The table shows the minimum requirements for each deployment. For key trust in a | **Domain and Forest Functional Level** | Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain/Forest functional level | Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain/Forest functional level | Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain/Forest functional level |Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain/Forest functional level | | **Domain Controller Version** | Windows Server 2016 or later | Windows Server 2016 or later | Windows Server 2008 R2 or later | Windows Server 2008 R2 or later | | **Certificate Authority**| N/A | Windows Server 2012 or later Certificate Authority | Windows Server 2012 or later Certificate Authority | Windows Server 2012 or later Certificate Authority | -| **AD FS Version** | N/A | N/A | Windows Server 2016 AD FS with [KB4088889 update](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4088889) (hybrid Azure AD joined clients),
and
Windows Server 2012 or later Network Device Enrollment Service (Azure AD joined) | Windows Server 2012 or later Network Device Enrollment Service | +| **AD FS Version** | N/A | N/A | Windows Server 2016 AD FS with [KB4088889 update](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4088889) (hybrid Azure AD joined clients managed by Group Policy),
and
Windows Server 2012 or later Network Device Enrollment Service (hybrid Azure AD joined & Azure AD joined managed by MDM) | Windows Server 2012 or later Network Device Enrollment Service | | **MFA Requirement** | Azure MFA tenant, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA adapter, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA Server adapter, or
AD FS w/3rd Party MFA Adapter | Azure MFA tenant, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA adapter, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA Server adapter, or
AD FS w/3rd Party MFA Adapter | Azure MFA tenant, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA adapter, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA Server adapter, or
AD FS w/3rd Party MFA Adapter | Azure MFA tenant, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA adapter, or
AD FS w/Azure MFA Server adapter, or
AD FS w/3rd Party MFA Adapter | | **Azure AD Connect** | N/A | Required | Required | Required | | **Azure AD License** | Azure AD Premium, optional | Azure AD Premium, optional | Azure AD Premium, needed for device write-back | Azure AD Premium, optional. Intune license required | diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-application-guard/reqs-md-app-guard.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-application-guard/reqs-md-app-guard.md index 92960da468..e02cee6ffc 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-application-guard/reqs-md-app-guard.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-application-guard/reqs-md-app-guard.md @@ -1,18 +1,15 @@ --- title: System requirements for Microsoft Defender Application Guard description: Learn about the system requirements for installing and running Microsoft Defender Application Guard. -ms.prod: m365-security -ms.mktglfcycl: manage -ms.sitesec: library -ms.pagetype: security +ms.prod: windows-client +ms.technology: itpro-security +ms.topic: overview ms.localizationpriority: medium -author: denisebmsft -ms.author: deniseb +author: vinaypamnani-msft +ms.author: vinpa ms.date: 08/25/2022 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.custom: asr -ms.technology: windows-sec +ms.reviewer: sazankha +manager: aaroncz --- # System requirements for Microsoft Defender Application Guard @@ -48,6 +45,6 @@ Your environment must have the following hardware to run Microsoft Defender Appl | Software | Description | |--------|-----------| -| Operating system | Windows 10 Enterprise edition, version 1809 or higher
Windows 10 Professional edition, version 1809 or higher
Windows 10 Professional for Workstations edition, version 1809 or higher
Windows 10 Professional Education edition, version 1809 or higher
Windows 10 Education edition, version 1809 or higher
Professional editions are only supported for non-managed devices; Intune or any other third-party mobile device management (MDM) solutions aren't supported with MDAG for Professional editions.
Windows 11 Education, Enterprise, and Professional | +| Operating system | Windows 10 Enterprise edition, version 1809 or later
Windows 10 Professional edition, version 1809 or later
Windows 10 Professional for Workstations edition, version 1809 or later
Windows 10 Professional Education edition, version 1809 or later
Windows 10 Education edition, version 1809 or later
Windows 11 Education, Enterprise, and Professional editions | | Browser | Microsoft Edge | | Management system
(only for managed devices)| [Microsoft Intune](/intune/)

**OR**

[Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager](/configmgr/)

**OR**

[Group Policy](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-R2-and-2008/cc753298(v=ws.11))

**OR**

Your current, company-wide, non-Microsoft mobile device management (MDM) solution. For info about non-Mirosoft MDM solutions, see the documentation that came with your product. | diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/configure-wdac-managed-installer.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/configure-wdac-managed-installer.md index 70a4c7cad7..63d3ee3fe4 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/configure-wdac-managed-installer.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/configure-wdac-managed-installer.md @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ ms.technology: windows-sec ## Using fsutil to query SmartLocker EA -Customers using Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) with Managed Installer (MI) or Intelligent Security Graph enabled can use fsutil to determine whether a file was allowed to run by one of these features. This verification can be done by querying the EAs on a file using fsutil and looking for the KERNEL.SMARTLOCKER.ORIGINCLAIM EA. The presence of this EA indicates that either MI or ISG allowed the file to run. This EA's presence can be used in conjunction with enabling the MI and ISG logging events. +Customers using Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) with Managed Installer (MI) or Intelligent Security Graph (ISG) enabled can use fsutil to determine whether a file was allowed to run by one of these features. This verification can be done by querying the Extended Attributes (EAs) on a file using fsutil and looking for the KERNEL.SMARTLOCKER.ORIGINCLAIM EA. The presence of this EA indicates that either MI or ISG allowed the file to run. This EA's presence can be used in conjunction with enabling the MI and ISG logging events. **Example:** diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md index 407a00c553..9db5920c58 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune.md @@ -1,21 +1,16 @@ --- title: Deploy WDAC policies using Mobile Device Management (MDM) (Windows) description: You can use an MDM like Microsoft Intune to configure Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). Learn how with this step-by-step guide. -keywords: security, malware -ms.assetid: 8d6e0474-c475-411b-b095-1c61adb2bdbb -ms.prod: m365-security -ms.mktglfcycl: deploy -ms.sitesec: library -ms.pagetype: security +ms.prod: windows-client +ms.technology: itpro-security ms.localizationpriority: medium -audience: ITPro ms.collection: M365-security-compliance author: jsuther1974 ms.reviewer: isbrahm -ms.author: dansimp -manager: dansimp +ms.author: vinpa +manager: aaroncz ms.date: 06/27/2022 -ms.technology: windows-sec +ms.topic: how-to --- # Deploy WDAC policies using Mobile Device Management (MDM) @@ -61,13 +56,13 @@ The steps to use Intune's custom OMA-URI functionality are: 1. Know a generated policy's GUID, which can be found in the policy xml as `` -2. Convert the policy XML to binary format using the ConvertFrom-CIPolicy cmdlet in order to be deployed. The binary policy may be signed or unsigned. +2. Convert the policy XML to binary format using the [ConvertFrom-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/convertfrom-cipolicy) cmdlet in order to be deployed. The binary policy may be signed or unsigned. 3. Open the Microsoft Intune portal and [create a profile with custom settings](/mem/intune/configuration/custom-settings-windows-10). 4. Specify a **Name** and **Description** and use the following values for the remaining custom OMA-URI settings: - - **OMA-URI**: ./Vendor/MSFT/ApplicationControl/Policies/_Policy GUID_/Policy - - **Data type**: Base64 + - **OMA-URI**: `./Vendor/MSFT/ApplicationControl/Policies/_Policy GUID_/Policy` + - **Data type**: Base64 (file) - **Certificate file**: upload your binary format policy file. You don't need to upload a Base64 file, as Intune will convert the uploaded .bin file to Base64 on your behalf. > [!div class="mx-imgBorder"] @@ -86,13 +81,13 @@ Upon deletion, policies deployed through Intune via the ApplicationControl CSP a The steps to use Intune's Custom OMA-URI functionality to apply the [AppLocker CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp) and deploy a custom WDAC policy to pre-1903 systems are: -1. Convert the policy XML to binary format using the ConvertFrom-CIPolicy cmdlet in order to be deployed. The binary policy may be signed or unsigned. +1. Convert the policy XML to binary format using the [ConvertFrom-CIPolicy](/powershell/module/configci/convertfrom-cipolicy) cmdlet in order to be deployed. The binary policy may be signed or unsigned. 2. Open the Microsoft Intune portal and [create a profile with custom settings](/mem/intune/configuration/custom-settings-windows-10). 3. Specify a **Name** and **Description** and use the following values for the remaining custom OMA-URI settings: - - **OMA-URI**: ./Vendor/MSFT/AppLocker/ApplicationLaunchRestrictions/_Grouping_/CodeIntegrity/Policy) - - **Data type**: Base64 + - **OMA-URI**: `./Vendor/MSFT/AppLocker/ApplicationLaunchRestrictions/_Grouping_/CodeIntegrity/Policy` + - **Data type**: Base64 (file) - **Certificate file**: upload your binary format policy file > [!NOTE] diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/microsoft-recommended-block-rules.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/microsoft-recommended-block-rules.md index 498ab02284..0a280940df 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/microsoft-recommended-block-rules.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/microsoft-recommended-block-rules.md @@ -1,21 +1,16 @@ --- -title: Microsoft recommended block rules (Windows) +title: Microsoft recommended block rules description: View a list of recommended block rules, based on knowledge shared between Microsoft and the wider security community. -keywords: security, malware -ms.assetid: 8d6e0474-c475-411b-b095-1c61adb2bdbb -ms.prod: m365-security -ms.technology: windows-sec -ms.mktglfcycl: deploy -ms.sitesec: library -ms.pagetype: security +ms.prod: windows-client +ms.technology: itpro-security ms.localizationpriority: medium -audience: ITPro ms.collection: M365-security-compliance author: jsuther1974 ms.reviewer: isbrahm -ms.author: dansimp -manager: dansimp +ms.author: vinpa +manager: aaroncz ms.date: 09/29/2021 +ms.topic: reference --- # Microsoft recommended block rules @@ -75,7 +70,7 @@ Unless your use scenarios explicitly require them, Microsoft recommends that you - wslconfig.exe - wslhost.exe -1 A vulnerability in bginfo.exe has been fixed in the latest version 4.22. If you use BGInfo, for security, make sure to download and run the latest version here [BGInfo 4.22](/sysinternals/downloads/bginfo). BGInfo versions earlier than 4.22 are still vulnerable and should be blocked. +1 A vulnerability in bginfo.exe was fixed in version 4.22. If you use BGInfo, for security, make sure to download and run the latest version of [BGInfo](/sysinternals/downloads/bginfo). BGInfo versions earlier than 4.22 are still vulnerable and should be blocked. 2 If you're using your reference system in a development context and use msbuild.exe to build managed applications, we recommend that you allow msbuild.exe in your code integrity policies. However, if your reference system is an end-user device that isn't being used in a development context, we recommend that you block msbuild.exe. @@ -107,11 +102,11 @@ Unless your use scenarios explicitly require them, Microsoft recommends that you Certain software applications may allow other code to run by design. Such applications should be blocked by your Windows Defender Application Control policy. In addition, when an application version is upgraded to fix a security vulnerability or potential Windows Defender Application Control bypass, you should add *deny* rules to your application control policies for that application’s previous, less secure versions. -Microsoft recommends that you install the latest security updates. The June 2017 Windows updates resolve several issues in PowerShell modules that allowed an attacker to bypass Windows Defender Application Control. These modules can't be blocked by name or version, and therefore must be blocked by their corresponding hashes. +Microsoft recommends that you install the latest security updates. For example, updates help resolve several issues in PowerShell modules that allowed an attacker to bypass Windows Defender Application Control. These modules can't be blocked by name or version, and therefore must be blocked by their corresponding hashes. -For October 2017, we're announcing an update to system.management.automation.dll in which we're revoking older versions by hash values, instead of version rules. +As of October 2017, system.management.automation.dll is updated to revoke earlier versions by hash values, instead of version rules. -Microsoft recommends that you block the following Microsoft-signed applications and PowerShell files by merging the following policy into your existing policy to add these deny rules using the Merge-CIPolicy cmdlet. Beginning with the March 2019 quality update, each version of Windows requires blocking a specific version of the following files: +Microsoft recommends that you block the following Microsoft-signed applications and PowerShell files by merging the following policy into your existing policy to add these deny rules using the Merge-CIPolicy cmdlet. As of March 2019, each version of Windows requires blocking a specific version of the following files: - msxml3.dll - msxml6.dll diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/understanding-wdac-policy-settings.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/understanding-wdac-policy-settings.md index c731e404ee..bcfc28eb19 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/understanding-wdac-policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/understanding-wdac-policy-settings.md @@ -1,21 +1,15 @@ --- title: Understanding Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) secure settings description: Learn about secure settings in Windows Defender Application Control. -keywords: security, malware -ms.assetid: 8d6e0474-c475-411b-b095-1c61adb2bdbb -ms.prod: m365-security -ms.mktglfcycl: deploy -ms.sitesec: library -ms.pagetype: security +ms.prod: windows-client +ms.technology: itpro-security ms.localizationpriority: medium -audience: ITPro ms.collection: M365-security-compliance author: jgeurten -ms.reviewer: jgeurten -ms.author: dansimp -manager: dansimp +ms.reviewer: vinpa +ms.author: jogeurte +manager: aaroncz ms.date: 10/11/2021 -ms.technology: mde --- # Understanding WDAC Policy Settings diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-system-guard/how-hardware-based-root-of-trust-helps-protect-windows.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-system-guard/how-hardware-based-root-of-trust-helps-protect-windows.md index f031321396..1c50e07a18 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-system-guard/how-hardware-based-root-of-trust-helps-protect-windows.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-system-guard/how-hardware-based-root-of-trust-helps-protect-windows.md @@ -84,3 +84,38 @@ As Windows 10 boots, a series of integrity measurements are taken by Windows Def After the system boots, Windows Defender System Guard signs and seals these measurements using the TPM. Upon request, a management system like Intune or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager can acquire them for remote analysis. If Windows Defender System Guard indicates that the device lacks integrity, the management system can take a series of actions, such as denying the device access to resources. +## System requirements for System Guard + +|For Intel® vPro™ processors starting with Intel® Coffeelake, Whiskeylake, or later silicon|Description| +|--------|-----------| +|64-bit CPU|A 64-bit computer with minimum four cores (logical processors) is required for hypervisor and virtualization-based security (VBS). For more information about Hyper-V, see [Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016](/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/hyper-v-on-windows-server) or [Introduction to Hyper-V on Windows 10](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/about/). For more information about hypervisor, see [Hypervisor Specifications](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/reference/tlfs).| +|Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0|Platforms must support a discrete TPM 2.0. Integrated/firmware TPMs aren't supported, except Intel chips that support Platform Trust Technology (PTT), which is a type of integrated hardware TPM that meets the TPM 2.0 spec.| +|Windows DMA Protection|Platforms must meet the Windows DMA Protection Specification (all external DMA ports must be off by default until the OS explicitly powers them).| +|SMM communication buffers| All SMM communication buffers must be implemented in EfiRuntimeServicesData, EfiRuntimeServicesCode, EfiACPIMemoryNVS, or EfiReservedMemoryType memory types. | +|SMM Page Tables| Must NOT contain any mappings to EfiConventionalMemory (for example no OS/VMM owned memory).
Must NOT contain any mappings to code sections within EfiRuntimeServicesCode.
Must NOT have execute and write permissions for the same page
Must allow ONLY that TSEG pages can be marked executable and the memory map must report TSEG EfiReservedMemoryType.
BIOS SMI handler must be implemented such that SMM page tables are locked on every SMM entry. | +|Modern/Connected Standby|Platforms must support Modern/Connected Standby.| +|TPM AUX Index|Platform must set up a AUX index with index, attributes, and policy that exactly corresponds to the AUX index specified in the TXT DG with a data size of exactly 104 bytes (for SHA256 AUX data). (NameAlg = SHA256)
Platforms must set up a PS (Platform Supplier) index with:

PS index data DataRevocationCounters, SINITMinVersion, and PolicyControl must all be 0x00 | +|AUX Policy|The required AUX policy must be as follows: | +|TPM NV Index|Platform firmware must set up a TPM NV index for use by the OS with: | +|Platform firmware|Platform firmware must carry all code required to execute an Intel® Trusted Execution Technology secure launch: | +|Platform firmware update|System firmware is recommended to be updated via UpdateCapsule in Windows Update. | + +|For AMD® processors starting with Zen2 or later silicon|Description| +|--------|-----------| +|64-bit CPU|A 64-bit computer with minimum four cores (logical processors) is required for hypervisor and virtualization-based security (VBS). For more information about Hyper-V, see [Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016](/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/hyper-v-on-windows-server) or [Introduction to Hyper-V on Windows 10](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/about/). For more information about hypervisor, see [Hypervisor Specifications](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/reference/tlfs).| +|Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0|Platforms must support a discrete TPM 2.0 OR Microsoft Pluton TPM.| +|Windows DMA Protection|Platforms must meet the Windows DMA Protection Specification (all external DMA ports must be off by default until the OS explicitly powers them).| +|SMM communication buffers| All SMM communication buffers must be implemented in EfiRuntimeServicesData, EfiRuntimeServicesCode, EfiACPIMemoryNVS, or EfiReservedMemoryType memory types. | +|SMM Page Tables| Must NOT contain any mappings to EfiConventionalMemory (for example no OS/VMM owned memory).
Must NOT contain any mappings to code sections within EfiRuntimeServicesCode.
Must NOT have execute and write permissions for the same page
BIOS SMI handler must be implemented such that SMM page tables are locked on every SMM entry. | +|Modern/Connected Standby|Platforms must support Modern/Connected Standby.| +|TPM NV Index|Platform firmware must set up a TPM NV index for use by the OS with: | +|Platform firmware|Platform firmware must carry all code required to execute Secure Launch:
Platform must have AMD® Secure Processor Firmware Anti-Rollback protection enabled
Platform must have AMD® Memory Guard enabled.| +|Platform firmware update|System firmware is recommended to be updated via UpdateCapsule in Windows Update. | + +|For Qualcomm® processors with SD850 or later chipsets|Description| +|--------|-----------| +|Monitor Mode Communication|All Monitor Mode communication buffers must be implemented in either EfiRuntimeServicesData (recommended), data sections of EfiRuntimeServicesCode as described by the Memory Attributes Table, EfiACPIMemoryNVS, or EfiReservedMemoryType memory types| +|Monitor Mode Page Tables|All Monitor Mode page tables must: | +|Modern/Connected Standby|Platforms must support Modern/Connected Standby.| +|Platform firmware|Platform firmware must carry all code required to launch.| +|Platform firmware update|System firmware is recommended to be updated via UpdateCapsule in Windows Update. | diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-system-guard/system-guard-secure-launch-and-smm-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-system-guard/system-guard-secure-launch-and-smm-protection.md index 5c9e29a065..e3cc007d51 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-system-guard/system-guard-secure-launch-and-smm-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-system-guard/system-guard-secure-launch-and-smm-protection.md @@ -72,43 +72,7 @@ To verify that Secure Launch is running, use System Information (MSInfo32). Clic ![Verifying Secure Launch is running in the Windows Security app.](images/secure-launch-msinfo.png) > [!NOTE] -> To enable System Guard Secure launch, the platform must meet all the baseline requirements for [Device Guard](../device-guard/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-windows-defender-application-control.md), [Credential Guard](../../identity-protection/credential-guard/credential-guard-requirements.md), and [Virtualization Based Security](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-vbs). - -## System requirements for System Guard - -|For Intel® vPro™ processors starting with Intel® Coffeelake, Whiskeylake, or later silicon|Description| -|--------|-----------| -|64-bit CPU|A 64-bit computer with minimum four cores (logical processors) is required for hypervisor and virtualization-based security (VBS). For more information about Hyper-V, see [Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016](/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/hyper-v-on-windows-server) or [Introduction to Hyper-V on Windows 10](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/about/). For more information about hypervisor, see [Hypervisor Specifications](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/reference/tlfs).| -|Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0|Platforms must support a discrete TPM 2.0. Integrated/firmware TPMs aren't supported, except Intel chips that support Platform Trust Technology (PTT), which is a type of integrated hardware TPM that meets the TPM 2.0 spec.| -|Windows DMA Protection|Platforms must meet the Windows DMA Protection Specification (all external DMA ports must be off by default until the OS explicitly powers them).| -|SMM communication buffers| All SMM communication buffers must be implemented in EfiRuntimeServicesData, EfiRuntimeServicesCode, EfiACPIMemoryNVS, or EfiReservedMemoryType memory types. | -|SMM Page Tables| Must NOT contain any mappings to EfiConventionalMemory (for example no OS/VMM owned memory).
Must NOT contain any mappings to code sections within EfiRuntimeServicesCode.
Must NOT have execute and write permissions for the same page
Must allow ONLY that TSEG pages can be marked executable and the memory map must report TSEG EfiReservedMemoryType.
BIOS SMI handler must be implemented such that SMM page tables are locked on every SMM entry. | -|Modern/Connected Standby|Platforms must support Modern/Connected Standby.| -|TPM AUX Index|Platform must set up a AUX index with index, attributes, and policy that exactly corresponds to the AUX index specified in the TXT DG with a data size of exactly 104 bytes (for SHA256 AUX data). (NameAlg = SHA256)
Platforms must set up a PS (Platform Supplier) index with: PS index data DataRevocationCounters, SINITMinVersion, and PolicyControl must all be 0x00 | -|AUX Policy|The required AUX policy must be as follows: | -|TPM NV Index|Platform firmware must set up a TPM NV index for use by the OS with: | -|Platform firmware|Platform firmware must carry all code required to execute an Intel® Trusted Execution Technology secure launch: | -|Platform firmware update|System firmware is recommended to be updated via UpdateCapsule in Windows Update. | - -|For AMD® processors starting with Zen2 or later silicon|Description| -|--------|-----------| -|64-bit CPU|A 64-bit computer with minimum four cores (logical processors) is required for hypervisor and virtualization-based security (VBS). For more information about Hyper-V, see [Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016](/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/hyper-v-on-windows-server) or [Introduction to Hyper-V on Windows 10](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/about/). For more information about hypervisor, see [Hypervisor Specifications](/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/reference/tlfs).| -|Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0|Platforms must support a discrete TPM 2.0 OR Microsoft Pluton TPM.| -|Windows DMA Protection|Platforms must meet the Windows DMA Protection Specification (all external DMA ports must be off by default until the OS explicitly powers them).| -|SMM communication buffers| All SMM communication buffers must be implemented in EfiRuntimeServicesData, EfiRuntimeServicesCode, EfiACPIMemoryNVS, or EfiReservedMemoryType memory types. | -|SMM Page Tables| Must NOT contain any mappings to EfiConventionalMemory (for example no OS/VMM owned memory).
Must NOT contain any mappings to code sections within EfiRuntimeServicesCode.
Must NOT have execute and write permissions for the same page
BIOS SMI handler must be implemented such that SMM page tables are locked on every SMM entry. | -|Modern/Connected Standby|Platforms must support Modern/Connected Standby.| -|TPM NV Index|Platform firmware must set up a TPM NV index for use by the OS with: | -|Platform firmware|Platform firmware must carry all code required to execute Secure Launch:
Platform must have AMD® Secure Processor Firmware Anti-Rollback protection enabled
Platform must have AMD® Memory Guard enabled.| -|Platform firmware update|System firmware is recommended to be updated via UpdateCapsule in Windows Update. | - -|For Qualcomm® processors with SD850 or later chipsets|Description| -|--------|-----------| -|Monitor Mode Communication|All Monitor Mode communication buffers must be implemented in either EfiRuntimeServicesData (recommended), data sections of EfiRuntimeServicesCode as described by the Memory Attributes Table, EfiACPIMemoryNVS, or EfiReservedMemoryType memory types| -|Monitor Mode Page Tables|All Monitor Mode page tables must: | -|Modern/Connected Standby|Platforms must support Modern/Connected Standby.| -|Platform firmware|Platform firmware must carry all code required to launch.| -|Platform firmware update|System firmware is recommended to be updated via UpdateCapsule in Windows Update. | +> To enable System Guard Secure launch, the platform must meet all the baseline requirements for [System Guard](../windows-defender-system-guard/system-guard-how-hardware-based-root-of-trust-helps-protect-windows.md), [Device Guard](../device-guard/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-windows-defender-application-control.md), [Credential Guard](../../identity-protection/credential-guard/credential-guard-requirements.md), and [Virtualization Based Security](/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-vbs). > [!NOTE] > For more information around AMD processors, see [Microsoft Security Blog: Force firmware code to be measured and attested by Secure Launch on Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2020/09/01/force-firmware-code-to-be-measured-and-attested-by-secure-launch-on-windows-10/).