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Windows 365 Link is now generally available, offering a secure Cloud PC solution built with zero trust principles. Key features include:
✅ No local admin users
✅ No local data storage
✅ No local apps
🔐 Managed entirely via Microsoft Intune
You Should Know:
1. Microsoft Defender EDR Sensor
Windows 365 Link integrates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (EDR) for advanced threat detection.
– Check EDR status:
Get-MpComputerStatus | Select-Object AMRunningMode, AntivirusEnabled
2. Hypervisor Code Integrity (HVCI)
HVCI ensures only trusted drivers and kernel-mode code execute.
– Verify HVCI status:
Confirm-SecureBootUEFI
3. BitLocker Drive Encryption
All storage is encrypted using BitLocker.
- Check BitLocker status:
Manage-bde -status
4. Secure Boot & TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
Secure Boot prevents unauthorized firmware/OS modifications.
- Check TPM status:
Get-Tpm
5. Zero Trust Deployment via Intune
Deploy and manage Cloud PCs securely via Microsoft Intune.
– Enroll device in Intune:
Install-Script -Name Get-WindowsAutopilotInfo -Force Get-WindowsAutopilotInfo -OutputFile Autopilot.csv
6. Remote Access & Security
Access your Cloud PC securely from anywhere.
- Enable Conditional Access:
Connect-AzureAD New-AzureADMSConditionalAccessPolicy -DisplayName "Require MFA for Cloud PC" -State "Enabled" -Conditions $conditions -GrantControls $grantControls
What Undercode Say
Windows 365 Link revolutionizes secure remote work by enforcing Zero Trust principles. Key takeaways:
– No local admin rights reduces attack surfaces.
– BitLocker + TPM ensures data encryption at rest.
– Intune management centralizes security policies.
– Defender EDR provides real-time threat protection.
For Linux admins, compare with:
sudo apt install libvirt-daemon KVM hypervisor alternative sudo systemctl status tpm2-abrmd Check TPM service (Linux)
For Windows hardening:
Set-ExecutionPolicy Restricted -Force Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux
Expected Output:
A fully secured Cloud PC environment with Zero Trust compliance, managed via Microsoft Intune.
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Reported By: Rashadbakirov Windows365 – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅