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Frequently asked questions: Windows cloud security

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Jan 28, 2025

In this week's episode of Windows in the Cloud, we took a closer look at ways you can better protect hybrid and remote users through the power of Windows 365 cloud security. If you're looking to invest in protecting your identity, user access, and data in the cloud, watch this informative podcast for insights.

Get to know the experts

Our panel this month included:

  • Pratik Shah, a Principal PM Manager in the Windows Cloud Experience team focused on Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop security, compliance, privacy, and identity. Pratik serves as a strategist for CIOs and CISOs.
  • Lavanya Kasarabada, a Principal Product Manager in the Windows Cloud Experience team, focuses on areas as part of secure access and secure data investments. Lavanya has extensive experience in security across a multitude of products that span Office, Azure Storage, and Microsoft Cloud Security. Specifically, as part of the Windows Cloud team, Lavanya works on bringing granular redirections control, security updates as part of Security Copilot, Input & Display protection to name a few.
  • David Belanger, a Principal Technical Program Manager in the Windows Cloud Experience team focused on identity and authentication investments. David spent the last 14 of his 23-year career at Microsoft working on Remote Desktop-based solutions including Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. One of David's current focuses is to enable end-to-end support for passwordless authentication on all platforms.

Common questions and best practices about
Windows 365 and cloud security

Why is it so important to focus on security?
Security is crucial. You need to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, ensure the integrity of data, and maintain trust with your customers. In today's digital age, security breaches can lead to significant financial losses, legal consequences, and damage to your reputation. In fact, recent research indicates that numerous security leaders reported having experienced a data breach in the past 12 months. Security incidents be costly to address; they can also have a long-term impact on your organization's reputation. Therefore, focusing on security is essential to safeguard assets and maintain business continuity.

What challenges does the Windows 365 security approach address?
Common challenges in implementing an effective security strategy include evolving threats, complex regulatory requirements, and the need for comprehensive protection across various platforms. Organizations are looking for solutions that can address these challenges effectively. Windows can help by providing a robust security framework that includes features like advanced threat protection, secure identity management, and seamless integration with other security products.

How do Windows security features integrate with other security solutions?
Windows security features are designed to work holistically with other security products to provide comprehensive protection. This integration ensures that you can addresses various scenarios, from endpoint protection to identity management and data security.

How does Zero Trust apply to Windows in the cloud, and why is it important?
Zero Trust is a security model that assumes no user or device is trusted by default, even if they are inside the network perimeter. It is important because it helps to minimize the risk of security breaches by continuously verifying the identity and integrity of users and devices. In the context of Windows in the cloud, Zero Trust ensures that security measures are consistently applied, regardless of where the user or device is located.

What are the key features of Secure Identity, and why are they important?
Secure Identity includes features like passwordless authentication, multi-factor authentication, and identity protection. These features are important because they enhance security by reducing the reliance on passwords, which are often a weak link in security. Passwordless authentication, for example, uses biometrics or hardware tokens, making it more difficult for attackers to gain unauthorized access.

 


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Updated Jan 28, 2025
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