Microsoft has shared more details about new features coming in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update that touch on two key aspects of this vision: security and device management.
To deal with an increasingly more sophisticated security threat landscape, new features in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will take advantage of cloud intelligence and bring together everything in one end-to-end solution.
For the first time, Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) will include seamless integration across the entire Windows threat protection stack to protect, detect and respond with rich, centralized management.
In addition, Microsoft is extending the reach of Windows Defender ATP to include Windows Server OS to protect customers across platforms.
New features and capabilities in the suite include Windows Defender Exploit Guard, Windows Defender Application Guard and substantial updates to Windows Defender Device Guard and Windows Defender Antivirus.
In all, Microsoft has developed a highly differentiated vision that brings together advanced data science, machine learning, automation, and behavioral analysis capable of blocking the types of malware and advanced attacks all in one place.
Management enhancements coming to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will enhance the way IT interacts with Windows devices, making the process simpler, leveraging cloud-based services, and helping employees be more productive with Windows 10, Office 365 ProPlus, and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS).
Some new management enhancements and capabilities include:
- Windows AutoPilot: A suite of capabilities powered by cloud-based services, designed to simplify deployment and management of new Windows 10 PCs. Check out this Windows IT Pro blog to learn more.
- Windows AutoPilot Deployment Program: A new feature that enables OEMs, distributors, and resellers to link devices to an organization. Surface will pilot Windows AutoPilot Deployment program with select customers and partners this summer. Microsoft is also working with its OEM partners, distributors, and resellers to roll out support for the Windows AutoPilot Deployment Program and will provide more information about broad availability in coming months.
- Windows AutoPilot Reset: A new reset mechanism to reset a fully configured device while maintaining MDM management and AAD connection state and automatically get the device back into a fully configured state.
- New MDM Capabilities: These capabilities in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will provide the option to show progress during the device provisioning process, letting an employee know what configuration activities are in progress and when the device is ready to go.
- Device Health: The latest addition to Windows Analytics, Device Health helps identify issues that could affect a person’s Windows 10 experience and identifying steps needed to resolve those issues proactively.