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May 21, 2024

Build 2024 companion guide: Windows developer security resources

Ready to learn more about the topics discussed in our sessions on "Unleash Windows App Security & Reputation with Trusted Signing" and "The Latest in Windows Security for Developers" at Microsoft Build 2024? Here are some resources and tools to help you get started:


Dive deeper into:

  • Passkeys in Windows - (1 min.) Get a quick overview of passkeys, how they are used in Windows, and how they compare to passwords.
  • Virtualization-based security (VBS) key protection - (5 min.) Learn how to create, import, and protect your keys using VBS.
  • NTLM-less - (4 min.) Find the syntax, parameters, return value, and remarks for the AcquireCredentialsHandle (Negotiate) function.
  • Personal Data Encryption (PDE) - (5 min.) Get information on prerequisites, protection levels, and more for this security feature that provides file-based data encryption capabilities to Windows.
  • Virtualization-based security (VBS) Enclave - (1 min.) Explore the functions used by System Services and Secure Enclaves.
  • Trusted Platform Module attestation - (8 min.) Explore key TPM attestation concepts and capabilities supported by Azure Attestation.
  • Zero Trust DNS - (4 min.) Learn more about Zero Trust DNS (ZTDNS), currently in development for a future version of Windows to help support those trying to lock down devices so that they can access approved network destinations only.
  • Win32 app isolation repo - Access the documentation and tools you need to help you isolate your applications.
  • MSIX app packaging - (3 min.) Learn how to use the MSIX Packaging Tool to repackage your existing desktop applications to the MSIX format.
  • Trusted Signing - Access how-to guides, quickstart tutorials, and other documentation to help you utilize this Microsoft fully managed end-to-end signing solution for third party developers.
  • Smart App Control - (3 min.) Get to know the requirements and stages for Smart App Control, plus get answers to frequently asked questions.

 


Coming soon:

  • Making admins more secure
  • Granular privacy controls for all Win32 apps


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