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Windows 11 Is Quietly Mandating Enterprise Virtualization-Based Security for All
Microsoft is making Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) mandatory for all Windows 11 Enterprise devices starting with the 2026 feature update. Lucas breaks down what VBS actually does—hardware-enforced isolation of critical system processes—and why it's a big deal for IT admins. He explains the performance trade-off (about 5-10 percent CPU overhead) and the security payoff: credential theft becomes exponentially harder. Luna asks whether smaller shops can opt out, and Lucas reveals that Microsoft is closing the registry-key loophole. They discuss what this means for fleet planning, hardware…
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