Microsoft toughens security from hackers with new Windows 10 service, available only to paying customers

Briefing

Microsoft toughens security from hackers with new Windows 10 service, available only to paying customers

February 28, 2017

Briefing

  • Advanced Security Measures – Introduced advanced security protections through new Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service, part of its Windows 10 Anniversary Update, which is available to paying subscribers
  • Mitigation Techniques – Applies mitigation techniques to core Windows components and Microsoft Edge browser to protect users from exploits and vulnerabilities
  • Sandboxing Methods – Uses sandboxing methods, which isolates affected programs, to ensure vulnerability does not extend to other parts of system
  • Improved Security – According to Malwarebytes' Segura, Microsoft can improve security of other areas, such as third-party applications and components

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Microsoft Corp.

Source

Original Publication Date

January 17, 2017

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