And as we’re nearing closer to the release date, Microsoft is busy behind the curtains tidying up and announcing new features that we’re going to see in the final version of Windows 10. One of these features is Device Guard, a new option which is aimed at enterprise customers who are looking to increase the security in their organizations. Speaking at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, Microsoft announced Device Guard as a new Windows 10 security feature meant for enterprises who want to lock down their desktops. The company talked about it before, but only now has it become official. Device Guard will lock down Windows 10 devices and these will be incapable of running anything other than trusted apps. Even more, Microsoft claims this new feature also ‘provides better security against malware and zero days attacks’. Enterprise users had to resort to other tools for this, but now Windows 10 comes with built-in stronger security, which could be another reason for business buyers to consider using the operating system in their organization. Even if it comes with certain anti-malware features, Device Guard won’t replace your antivirus but it will work together with it. Microsoft adds more details: Device Guard will only allow to run trusted apps, and these have to be signed by specific software vendors, the Windows Store, or your specific organization. A couple of OEMs have already signed on to support Device Guard, such as Acer, Fujitsu, HP, NCR, Lenovo, Par Technology, and Toshiba.
