"The default installation of Windows 11 includes a suite of pre-installed applications ranging from gaming platforms to social media tools, that expand the attack surface and consume system resources. This "bloatware" not only introduces unnecessary risk but also complicates endpoint management. A refined "golden image" strategy, emphasizing clean installs and minimal software footprints, is essential to ensure secure and efficient deployments."
"Microsoft Edge has made strides in scareware protection, leveraging machine learning to block malicious advertisements and drive-by downloads. Yet, legacy configurations may leave users exposed. Organizations should proactively audit browser settings and enable AI-powered protections to reduce risk. The seamless linking of personal and corporate OneDrive accounts introduces a subtle but significant data loss prevention (DLP) challenge."
October 14, 2025 is the end of life for Windows 10, requiring organizations to complete migrations to Windows 11 or adopt LTSC. Windows 11 default installs include many preinstalled consumer applications that increase the attack surface, consume resources, and complicate endpoint management. Organizations should adopt refined golden image strategies with clean installs and minimal software footprints. Microsoft Edge now uses machine learning to block malicious ads and drive-by downloads, but legacy browser configurations can leave users exposed. Organizations should audit browser settings and enable AI-powered protections. Seamless linking of personal and corporate OneDrive accounts creates a significant DLP challenge by enabling inadvertent transfers of sensitive data.
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