{"id":7888,"date":"2025-02-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-03-21T14:48:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T21:48:41","slug":"building-resilient-digital-security-in-education-with-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2025\/02\/building-resilient-digital-security-in-education-with-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Building resilient digital security in education with Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sp.analytics.yahoo.com\/spp.pl?a=10000&#038;.yp=414655&#038;he={INSERT_MACRO_HERE}&#038;hph={INSERT_MACRO_HERE}&#038;ec=resilientsecuritylandingpagevisit\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Around the world, the education sector is increasingly targeted by cyberthreats. In fact, education was the <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/security\/blog\/2024\/10\/10\/cyber-signals-issue-8-education-under-siege-how-cybercriminals-target-our-schools\/?msockid=1d64766f2a4c6f970ed167a12bff6ea9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">third-most targeted industry<\/a> by cybercriminals in Q2 2024, and the second-most targeted sector by nation-state threat actors in 2024. These attacks often carry devastating consequences, from identity theft to severe breaches across education networks and systems. With the rise of digital learning and the proliferation of connected devices\u2014alongside continually evolving threats\u2014IT departments face a greater challenge to secure digital environments in education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the modern threat landscape, it\u2019s important to consider whether your cybersecurity strategy is equipped to help you navigate these challenges. Deploying the most up-to-date devices, software, and operating systems can help close security vulnerabilities and build proactive protection. Windows 11 helps you strengthen your overall security posture, drive greater productivity, and build safer communities for learning, working, and teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"cta-block cta-block--align-left cta-block--has-image wp-block-msx-cta\" data-bi-an=\"CTA Block\">\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Education_IT_Office_600px.jpg\" class=\"cta-block__image\" alt=\"Two IT professionals looking at a laptop together in an office at an education institution.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Education_IT_Office_600px.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Education_IT_Office_600px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Education_IT_Office_600px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__body\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"cta-block__headline\">Secure learning experiences<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-block__text\">Safeguard your students, educators, and institution from cyberthreats, now and in the future.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/products\/windows\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn cta-block__link btn-light\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tExplore Windows 11\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"unlock-greater-productivity-while-maintaining-robust-and-comprehensive-protection\">Unlock greater productivity while maintaining robust and comprehensive protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, organizations around the world are rethinking their security approaches down to their hardware. Cybersecurity software alone is no longer enough to protect systems as bad actors leverage new technologies and tactics to bypass defenses and access critical resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to address education\u2019s most critical cyberthreats, Windows 11 is the most secure version of Windows to date, designed with security built into each level, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cloud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d22ed1b8f46&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Security-layers-Windows-11-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"An open laptop shows the Windows 11 Start menu with abstract layers floating above the keyboard.\" class=\"wp-image-7882 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Security-layers-Windows-11-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Security-layers-Windows-11-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Security-layers-Windows-11-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Security-layers-Windows-11.webp 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Security-layers-Windows-11-1024x577.webp\"><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The default security features of Windows 11 were created based on threat intelligence, global regulatory requirements, and Microsoft Security expertise. Through partnerships with original equipment manufacturers and silicon manufacturers, Windows 11 is designed for greater security starting at the chip level\u2014enabling hardware and software to work together to shrink the organizational attack surface, protect system integrity, and secure institutional data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/EDUWindows11whitepaper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get the Windows 11 security whitepaper<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To simplify deployment for IT teams, Windows 11 comes with key out-of-the-box features enabled, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Credential safeguards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malware shields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also designed to integrate with <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/security\/business\/ai-machine-learning\/microsoft-security-copilot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Security Copilot<\/a>, which leverages generative AI capabilities to provide greater insights and efficiency to help improve security at scale. Windows 11 Pro devices drive a <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.windows.com\/windowsexperience\/2024\/10\/31\/how-to-prepare-for-windows-10-end-of-support-by-moving-to-windows-11-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">62% drop<\/a> in reported security incidents and are shown to accelerate workflows by 50% on average, helping you and your organization achieve more with less time and effort. Let\u2019s take a deeper look at how Windows 11 helps you tackle cybersecurity challenges across different environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application-safeguards-help-keep-critical-data-safe\">Application safeguards help keep critical data safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows 11 offers a complete platform for educational institutions to house and protect critical applications such as learning management systems (LMS), administrative software, and productivity tools. Attackers often target poorly secured applications, which is why Windows 11 provides you with built-in capabilities such as preemptive application and driver control to isolate breaches quickly. Robust application safeguards help you maintain governance of your sensitive data, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows 11 is designed to support <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/security\/business\/zero-trust\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zero Trust<\/a> strategies, which play a key role in helping you strengthen application and operating system protection. This approach is centered around the principles of \u201cverify explicitly, use least privilege access, and assume breach,\u201d meaning that you and your team can verify each access request as though it originated from an uncontrolled network\u2014instead of assuming that everything behind the firewall is safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Education-IT-admin-at-desk.jpg\" alt=\"An IT professional works on a laptop at a desk in an office at an education institution.\" class=\"wp-image-7886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Education-IT-admin-at-desk.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Education-IT-admin-at-desk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Education-IT-admin-at-desk-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To that end, Windows 11 enables you to more easily find and detect cyberthreats, respond to them, and prevent or block undesired events across your education institution. In the case of a presumed breach, you can combat common application attacks from the moment a device is provisioned. When it comes to network security, granting access within a trust-by-exception policy versus a trust-by-default policy helps better protect the digital security, privacy, and compliance needs of your educational community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deliver-end-to-end-protection-with-windows-11-cloud-based-device-management\">Deliver end-to-end protection with Windows 11 cloud-based device management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the introduction of more tech solutions, many education institutions face new challenges in managing cybersecurity. Having more devices across school and home environments creates more access points for potential attackers. To get ahead of potential breaches, get started with proactive, end-to-end device management strategies that help protect privacy and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows 11 helps empower you and your IT team by offering comprehensive cloud services for identity, storage, and access management. Adhering to Zero Trust principles, enforcing compliance, and granting conditional access helps verify that Windows 11 devices connected to an organization\u2019s networks are trustworthy and safe. With <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/security\/security-insider\/intelligence-reports\/microsoft-digital-defense-report-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than 90%<\/a> of ransom-stage cyberattacks leveraging unmanaged devices in a network, interoperable cloud-based device management solutions enable you to secure the digital estate and quickly respond to threats.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d22ed1bacd2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Windows-11-security-dashboard-1024x413.webp\" alt=\"Windows 11 Security dashboard showing &lsquo;Security at a glance,&rsquo; including virus and thread protection, account protection, firewall and network protection, app and browser control, and more.\" class=\"wp-image-7887 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Windows-11-security-dashboard-1024x413.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Windows-11-security-dashboard-300x121.webp 300w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Windows-11-security-dashboard-768x310.webp 768w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Windows-11-security-dashboard.webp 1501w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Windows-11-security-dashboard-1024x413.webp\"><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing and enabling secure use of devices at scale can also be a challenge for IT departments at education institutions. To give you and your team greater visibility and control over their digital estate, Windows 11 offers an integrated management suite. This suite supports comprehensive endpoint management solutions such as Microsoft Intune that help secure, deploy, and manage users, apps, and devices.<sup>1<\/sup> Intune can further integrate with Microsoft Entra ID to manage security features and processes, including multifactor authentication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-left\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Left\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">Passwordless authentication<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/08\/empowering-secure-and-seamless-learning-multifactor-authentication-without-a-smartphone\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Read the blog<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-chevron-right\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Windows Hello enables you to deploy passwordless authentication for a safer and simpler sign-in experience. Thanks to the addition of passkeys, students can enjoy even greater security and convenience by using their face, fingerprint, or PIN to sign in to websites and apps. Enhanced threat detection on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/04\/ensure-secure-learning-experiences-with-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-p2-students\/\">helps shield devices<\/a> against phishing and malware and empowers IT teams to thwart attacks before they cause harm.<sup>1<\/sup> By adding Security Copilot, IT staff can leverage natural language queries to get holistic insights on the security and safety of their organization, which can help <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/windows\/business\/c\/windows-11-pro-powers-of-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drive better decision-making<\/a> and strategic planning.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d22ed1bb84f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Windows-11-and-Microsoft365Copilot-wheel.webp\" alt=\"A wheel representing how Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 Copilot work together with Microsoft Security and device management solutions.\" class=\"wp-image-7881 webp-format\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Windows-11-and-Microsoft365Copilot-wheel.webp\"><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"start-preparing-now-for-future-security-protections\">Start preparing now for future security protections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In planning your security approach, your institution has an opportunity to adopt&nbsp;modern, secure, and highly efficient computing solutions that help your organization tackle the cybersecurity challenges of today and tomorrow. Windows 11 offers powerful, hardware-backed protection that provides a foundation for implementing new technology solutions as they\u2019re developed, such as AI that helps accelerate workflows and supercharge efficiency of operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/products\/windows\">Explore Windows 11<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is the time to identify devices in your organization that are due for upgrades and start improving your institution\u2019s security and your IT team\u2019s efficiency today. 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