diff --git a/windows/security/includes/virtual-smart-card-deprecation-notice.md b/windows/security/includes/virtual-smart-card-deprecation-notice.md index dea207534a..3a3a9e11c1 100644 --- a/windows/security/includes/virtual-smart-card-deprecation-notice.md +++ b/windows/security/includes/virtual-smart-card-deprecation-notice.md @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ --- author: paolomatarazzo ms.author: paoloma -ms.date: 02/22/2023 +ms.date: 11/04/2023 ms.topic: include --- > [!WARNING] -> [Windows Hello for Business](../identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification.md) is the modern, two-factor authentication for Windows. Microsoft will deprecate virtual smart cards in the near future. Customers using virtual smart cards are strongly encouraged to move to Windows Hello for Business. Microsoft will publish the deprecation date to ensure customers have adequate lead time to move to Windows Hello for Business. We recommend that new Windows deployments use Windows Hello for Business. \ No newline at end of file +> [Windows Hello for Business](../identity-protection/hello-for-business/index.md) and FIDO2 security keys are modern, two-factor authentication methods for Windows. Customers using virtual smart cards are encouraged to move to Windows Hello for Business or FIDO2. For new Windows installations, we recommend Windows Hello for Business or FIDO2 security keys.