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Windows 11 Quietly Mandates Enterprise Secure Boot Baseline
Microsoft is quietly rolling out a new Secure Boot baseline requirement for Windows 11 Enterprise devices, mandating a specific set of Secure Boot policies that restrict which bootloaders and kernel drivers can run. This episode breaks down what the new baseline includes, why it targets legacy bootloaders and unsigned kernel modules, and how IT admins can audit compliance. We also explore the tension between security and compatibility for enterprises with custom boot environments or older hardware. With examples drawn from the latest Windows 11 24H2 preview builds and Microsoft's updated…
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