A year has passed since Microsoft launched its latest operating system Windows 10. During the twelve months that have passed have either criticism or praise conspicuous by its absence. In plus the basket is better user interface and better security than its predecessor Windows 7. While their least eager encouragement for users to update become an annoyance, and discussions about privacy has sometimes been rather harsh.
But now we will have birthday and with it a new update. And an end to the free offer so clear. Much focus has been on new features for consumers, but this does not mean that business left out in the cold. In the upcoming update offers two security features: a preventive measure and if the hackers managed to get into the network, writes IDG News.
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the first part, the preventive protection, go under the name Windows information protection. The program allows businesses and organizations to split the business and personnel data in the same units. Step two, or the second part of the protective security released separately, called Windows Defender advanced threat protection, and presented earlier this year. A system that uses machine learning and enterprise cloud services to better protect customer data if hackers break into their network.
iT giant wants the operating system to be the primary choice for security conscious businesses. And with these two new features, they hope to strengthen the image of Windows 10. In short, the two big selling point for them in efforts to get customers to leave the old behind and software update to the latest version. Especially at a time when the hacker attacks increasing and seems even worse to deal with.
In a little closer description that the function of information security based on encryption keys that are controlled by IT departments in each company. Data can be encrypted on the employees’ computers, which is an advantage for the company on the date the employee leaves. Managers can then choose to only delete company data from the device.
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They can also set up guidelines for which applications must manage corporate data. And thus avoid situations in which an employee, for example, tweeting out content from their HR systems. Today, many employees their phones and computers both leisure and business. With the new features Microsoft wants to do now that Windows 10 is more in line with that type of use, where the line between work and leisure increasingly blurred.
It was the preventive function. Part two, Windows Defender advanced systems, is for those situations the company suffered an attack. The system is designed to help customers discover and encircle security breaches. Through a combination of various software applications, and Microsoft’s cloud service system alerts when a suspected infringement detected.
rings alarm bells, the system proposes various measures to solve the problem. This is important according to the manufacturer because hackers often try to place multiple backdoors in the infected network. And it comes as quickly as possible to remove them from there.
With the anniversary, it is now an end to all free offers. For those companies that want to make use of the information package you have to have subscription Enterprise E3 for Windows 10. Which costs seven dollars a month, about $ 60.
To access the alert system requires the more expensive subscription Enterprise E5 , which is aimed at companies who are looking for operating premium features. There is no official price tag, but is an issue that is discussed with the customer and the company.
If the new security features have the desired effect on the sales of licenses and subscription remains to be seen. Safety is a priority for many companies, but it can also mean a hefty investment in both time and money.
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