Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest operating system, has introduced an update aimed at enhancing the protection of healthcare IT environments and safeguarding patient data from evolving cyber threats. Despite robust security measures, healthcare companies often struggle with hackers who can compromise well-protected environments for extended periods.
To address this challenge, Windows 11 has upgraded features including BitLocker, Credential Guard, Config Lock, Hypervisor-Protected Code Integration, Microsoft Defender Smart Screen, Microsoft Pluton, and Smart App Control. These features establish an additional security layer by isolating suspicious applications and locking down operational environments when malicious infections are detected. This provides a secure hardware and software environment for firms handling patient data, fortifying defenses against social engineering attacks. Additionally, Windows Hello, previously available to business users, now contributes to the protection of patient data by scanning and encrypting the face or fingerprints of medical professionals.
Inclusivity is also a focus in Windows 11, with the introduction of “Tiny 11,” a Microsoft project designed to extend Windows 11 to smaller and less resourceful environments, particularly those accustomed to the hardware-oriented Windows 10. This ensures that even less resourceful environments benefit from the robust security features tailored for healthcare settings.
For those interested in leveraging these features, a Cyber Week deal offers Windows 11 Pro and Office Pro 2019 at a discounted price of $50, complete with a lifetime license.
In an additional update, Microsoft has rolled out a security fix for AMD Graphics Card users troubled by a persistent bug. This update resolves issues with profile settings, providing a smoother experience for AMD Graphics Card users.
Key points:
1. Windows 11 introduces enhanced security features for healthcare IT environments.
2. Upgraded features in Windows 11 provide additional security layers, isolating suspicious applications and locking down environments when malicious infections are detected.
3. Windows Hello now contributes to the protection of patient data by scanning and encrypting the face or fingerprints of medical professionals.
4. Inclusivity is a focus in Windows 11, with the introduction of “Tiny 11” for smaller and less resourceful environments.
5. A Cyber Week deal offers Windows 11 Pro and Office Pro 2019 at a discounted price, complete with a lifetime license.
6. A security fix has been rolled out for AMD Graphics Card users troubled by a persistent bug, resolving issues with profile settings.