Privileged Access
The latest Privileged Access coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Administrator Protection: A Zero-Trust Security Revolution
For years, the administrator account in Windows represented both ultimate power and a critical vulnerability. Malicious actors relentlessly target these elevated credentials, exploiting stolen tokens...
Azure Virtual Desktop flaw CVE-2025-21416 grants privilege escalation via network, patch now.
Overview of CVE-2025-21416 A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-21416, has been disclosed in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Microsoft's cloud-based remote desktop service. This...
Strengthening Manufacturing Security: Integrating IoT, OT, and Zero Trust Frameworks
Introduction The manufacturing sector is undergoing a significant digital transformation, integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Operational Technology (OT) systems to enhance efficiency...
Microsoft Defender for Identity Integrates with PAM Solutions to Combat Cyber Threats
In an era where sophisticated cyberattacks increasingly target privileged credentials as the keys to the kingdom, Microsoft's latest move to bridge its Defender for Identity platform with leading...
Delinea-Microsoft Alliance Revolutionizes Cloud Identity Management for Windows Users
The strategic partnership between Delinea and Microsoft marks a significant leap forward in cloud identity management and privileged access control for Windows environments. This collaboration...
CyberArk, Device Authority, and Microsoft Unite for Zero Trust Manufacturing Security
The manufacturing sector is undergoing a digital transformation, integrating Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Operational Technology (OT) with traditional IT systems. This convergence has created new...
Microsoft Entra ID PAM Strategies to Block Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks continue to escalate, targeting organizations of all sizes, with privileged accounts often serving as the primary entry point. Effective Privileged Access Management (PAM) is no...