Soon after the announcement of Windows Server 2025’s general availability, Microsoft unveiled a comprehensive Windows Server 2025 Security Features PDF. This document illustrates a multifaceted approach to securing organizations against both existing and emerging cyber threats. IT administrators can utilize the insights from this PDF to enhance their understanding of the layered security measures integrated into Windows Server 2025, aiding in the defense against advanced cyber threats such as ransomware and targeted attacks.
Key Features and Capabilities
The PDF outlines several critical security capabilities of Windows Server 2025, which include:
- System Security: Focuses on security baselines, best practices, secure protocols, credential protection through Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) and TPM cryptography, memory integrity protection, and enhancements to Kerberos, among others.
- Operational Security: Emphasizes ongoing operations, compliance, and software updates, underlining the importance of using tools like Windows Admin Center and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- Workload Security: Covers unified security management and advanced threat detection for Virtual Machines and Containers, relying on Microsoft Defender for Cloud for real-time threat alerts and remediation strategies.
- Silicon-Assisted Security: Discusses secured-core capabilities that connect servers with Microsoft’s security solutions, enhancing their ability to thwart real-world attacks.
- Security Foundation: Highlights Microsoft’s ongoing investment in building secure software and meeting compliance requirements.
With the standard support for Windows Server 2025 concluding in October 2029 and extended support lasting until October 2034, the strategies outlined in this guide will remain relevant for IT professionals managing Windows Server environments for the next decade.
Free PDF Download
The Windows Server 2025 Security Features PDF can be downloaded free of charge from Microsoft here. The document spans 19 pages and is divided into eight chapters, each delving into the security capabilities of Windows Server 2025 that are designed to help establish a secure server environment.
Additional Information
Windows Server 2025 introduces enhanced features aimed at protecting enterprise environments from various threats. Key features include Credential Guard for safeguarding sensitive information, Windows Local Administrator Password Solution for managing local passwords, and Network ATC for effective network management.
While TPM 2.0 is recommended to support modern security standards, it is not strictly required to run Windows Server 2025. It assists in enforcing secure processes and facilitating advanced security features.
For more information, you can read about Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) being deprecated.
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