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Microsoft is updating the digital certificates powering Windows\u2019 Secure Boot software-verification feature, an ambitious effort to maintain the security of more than one billion devices worldwide.
\nSecure Boot, which prevents unsigned software from executing at startup, relies on security certificates stored in the device\u2019s firmware. The original certificates, issued in 2011, are expiring in June after more than 15 years of use.
\n\u201cAs cryptographic security evolves, certificates and keys must be periodically refreshed to maintain strong protection,\u201d Nuno Costa, a program manager on Microsoft\u2019s Windows Servicing and Delivery team, wrote in a blog post on Tuesday. \u201cRetiring old certificates and introducing new ones is a standard industry practice that helps prevent aging credentials from becoming a weak point and keeps platforms aligned with modern security expectations.\u201d
\nThe scale of the Windows user base \u2014 which spans personal computers, business servers, industrial equipment and Internet of Things devices \u2014 makes the update a high-stakes process for Microsoft.<\/p>\n

While modern computers will automatically receive the new certificate through a monthly Windows update, any machine running an unsupported version of Windows will not. In addition, some specialized systems, such as Internet of Things devices and equipment used in critical infrastructure environments, may have custom update processes and, thus, require manual intervention.
\n\u201cFor a fraction of devices, a separate firmware update from the device manufacturer may be required before the system can apply the new Secure Boot certificates delivered via Windows Update,\u201d Costa wrote. \u201cTo prepare, we recommend that customers check their OEM support pages to ensure they have the latest firmware updates.\u201d
\nThe Windows Security app will soon begin displaying information about the status of a machine\u2019s Secure Boot certificate.
\nImportant cybersecurity milestone
\nMicrosoft hailed the Secure Boot update as \u201ca generational refresh\u201d of Windows\u2019s core \u201ctrust foundation.\u201d
\n\u201cBy blocking untrusted code at the earliest stage of the boot process,\u201d Costa wrote, \u201cSecure Boot helps defend against sophisticated threats that can be difficult to detect later.\u201d
\nMicrosoft said it appreciated the help of device makers and firmware developers in rolling out the certificate refresh. Costa said the work involved \u201cproactive planning, transparency and providing the visibility, tools and guidance customers need to navigate the transition with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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