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Microsoft Moves Enterprise Windows Activation From Software to Hardware Verification
Microsoft is preparing to transition its enterprise Windows activation from a software-trust model to one based on verified hardware. The company announced KMS Hardware-Secured. A new Key Management Service capability that uses Trusted Platform Module (TPM) attestation to validate KMS hosts before they can activate Windows devices. For years, enterprises have utilized KMS to activate […] The post Microsoft Moves Enterprise Windows Activation From Software to Hardware Verification appeared first on Cyber Security News.
Microsoft is preparing to transition its enterprise Windows activation from a software-trust model to one based on verified hardware. The company announced KMS Hardware-Secured. A new Key Management Service capability that uses Trusted Platform Module (TPM) attestation to validate KMS hosts before they can activate Windows devices. For years, enterprises…
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