Policy Automation
The latest Policy Automation coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft’s New Intune Initiative Lets MSPs Automate 365 Security and Copilot Readiness Via Inforcer
Microsoft has selected security management vendor Inforcer as one of only two initial software partners for its Intune-for-MSPs initiative, a program designed to help managed service providers lock...
Copilot Studio Now Intercepts Agent Actions for Real-Time Security Vetoes
Microsoft has shifted the security model for its Copilot Studio from passive guardrails to active, inline enforcement. Organizations can now route an AI agent’s planned actions—including prompts,...
Microsoft Copilot Enters HR Departments: Real-World Deployments Show Gains Amid Governance Demands
HR departments are quietly plugging Microsoft Copilot into their daily workflows, using it to screen candidates, draft onboarding plans, and analyze workforce trends. But behind the productivity...
New Open-Source AppLockerGen Tool Promises Easier XML Policy Editing — But Beware the Pitfalls
Windows administrators and security engineers struggling with the arcane XML syntax of AppLocker policies have a new ally: AppLockerGen, an open-source Streamlit-based graphical editor that promises...
Microsoft Ties Restartless Patches to VBS: Enterprises Face Hard Choices
Microsoft has drawn a hard line in the sand for Windows patch management: no Virtualization-based Security (VBS), no hotpatching. The message, delivered through technical documentation and Intune...
Mastering Windows Security with the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide
Striking the right balance between robust security and operational efficiency has never been more challenging for enterprise IT administrators. This conflict is especially pronounced as cyberthreats...
How AI-Driven Management Platforms Are Transforming Compliance and Delegation
The business landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as next-generation AI-driven management platforms redefine how organizations handle Delegation of Authority (DoA) and regulatory compliance. These...
Microsoft Intune Security Baseline Flaw Exposes Critical Cloud Management Risks
A recently acknowledged flaw in Microsoft Intune's security baseline customization has sent shockwaves through IT departments worldwide, raising urgent questions about cloud-based device management...
Xoralia Policy Management Launches on Microsoft AppSource with AI Compliance Automation
Content Formula’s Xoralia Policy Management Solution has officially landed on Microsoft AppSource, offering organizations a powerful tool to streamline compliance and automate policy management...
Credo AI and Microsoft Forge Partnership to Elevate Enterprise AI Governance
Introduction In November 2024, Credo AI, a leader in responsible AI governance solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration aims to empower enterprises to adopt...