Windows 11's Smart App Control (SAC) uses code signing, cloud intelligence, and AI to block untrusted apps, enhancing security with minimal user intervention. It integrates with Secure Boot for a trusted foundation.
Though there are patches affecting Windows, SQL Server, Microsoft Excel and Visual Studio, only the Windows updates require a “Patch Now” schedule — and they’ll need a significant amount of testing because they cover a lot of features: networking, kernel and core GDI components and Microsoft Hyper-V. Printing should be a core focus for enterprise testing and the SQL Server updates will require a focus on internally developed applications.
