In an interconnected world, the modern frontier of technology isn’t just leading the charge for innovation, it’s also fortifying the digital fortresses of its users. With a growing contemporary threat for cyber attacks, Microsoft is laying out the steps it’s taking to enhance security overall, from Edge for Business to the controversial Windows Recall feature in Windows 11. In this article, we’ll take a look at how Microsoft is setting new standards in the protection of user data and privacy.
Microsoft is taking a now-impossible task and making it easier for its users. The company recently announced new data leak control features for Edge for Business, which blocks screenshots of pages in the browser completely. When a user tries to take a screenshot, the screen goes black.
However, these protections don’t stop at simply disabling screenshots – they’re now embedded across Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Intune Mobile Application Management, and Microsoft Purview – an all-encompassing web of protection to prevent any data leakage. Unauthorized sharing is now a thing of the past!
The response to the entry of Windows Recall has been mixed – the most common concerns are about security and privacy. Microsoft has responded to the concerns about security and privacy by taking extra measures. For example, a security measure is that enabling Copilot+ PCs requires enrolling in Windows Hello. Enforcement of such security measures is part of the roadmap of Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella, who has committed to prioritising security for Microsoft’s ‘all in’ approach to security across its expansive tech ecosystem.
In its efforts to stay ahead of the curve, Microsoft has adopted a forward-thinking perspective on security, with precautions such as mandatory Windows Hello enrolment and app leak protection for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Microsoft Edge, the inbuilt browser on Windows, has one more thing you won’t find on other browsers: its various Insider versions invite users to experiment with new features, to test and share their results directly with Microsoft, making Edge more secure and more efficient than ever.
Far from just a response to the growing call for safer spaces online, Microsoft’s efforts to continually improve security — from knowing its users to offering new ways of interfacing with technology — is proof of how the company stays true to its commitments.
Microsoft is a giant in the tech industry, with global leadership positions in the software, personal computing, and digital services sectors. Under the leadership of Satya Nadella, Microsoft has built on its legacy of innovation, focusing on security and privacy in a digital world. Microsoft’s mission is ‘to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more’.
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