From devices to platform, Microsoft is building solutions to meet the needs of the most security-conscious organizations in the world and NSA added both Windows 10 and Surface devices to list for classified government use.

As Microsoft, are tirelessly focused on creating innovation that helps their customers protect, detect and respond to the constantly evolving and ever-changing cyber threat landscape. Their goal is to create a holistic, agile security platform, powered by the cloud, that better secures their customers, and Microsoft’s own infrastructure around the world.
With RSA so clearly on their mind, I am pleased to share six new security announcements that they will discuss in detail next week.

• The NSA adds Windows 10 and Surface to list for classified use.
• Enhanced security capabilities with Surface Enterprise Management Mode.
• Extending device management in Windows 10.
• New enhancements  that have been added to Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection.
• The quest for No More Passwords with Windows Hello.
• Turbo-charging your deployments with Windows Analytics.

Surface Enterprise Management Mode (SEMM)

SEMM allows an organization to take ownership, modify, lock down, and otherwise control hardware configuration, security, and OS behaviors within the device firmware. Hardware configuration rules can be applied to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cameras, USB, Microphones, Micro SD Card, Type Cover, and additional advanced features, which are protected by a SEMM certificate created during initial deployment.

Check out this example of how it could work for you: