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Businesses will be able to mark certain data on employee computers and devices that should be kept encrypted, and that data can be wiped remotely if the device is lost or the employee leaves the company. In Windows 8.1, Microsoft has enhanced the OS’s remote data control capabilities. Remote Data Control can protect selected data A public location, such as a kiosk, is another likely scenario for Assigned Access.Īlthough Microsoft hasn’t included the Assigned Access feature or settings in the Preview release, this leaked screen shot of an internal build shows what the settings might look like. You can see how this would be useful in an educational environment-or even for a family with a Surface RT tablet for the kids. This feature can help prevent users from accessing other apps or interfaces, making deliberate or accidental changes, and protecting the privacy of other information on the device. It lets you lock down the computer or device for use with a specified app.
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One brand-new feature introduced in Windows 8.1 is Assigned Access, which will be available in the Pro, Enterprise, and RT editions.
Assigned Access locks device use to a specific app This leaked screen shot of an internal build shows what the fingerprint enrollment process might look like (click to enlarge).
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And it’s likely that we’ll see more biometrics support from third-party software vendors as well. This biometrics support is reportedly being added throughout and could be used for things like Windows login, User Account Control prompts, Windows Store access, and other features of Windows. Instead of typing in your password, for instance, a quick touch with your finger could log you in. Windows 8.1 will enhance its biometric support, including native support for fingerprint authentication for laptops and devices with a fingerprint reader. The Preview release of Windows 8.1 includes just the BitLocker encryption settings we should see new Device Encryption settings in the final releas (click to enlarge).
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For consumers who create and use a Microsoft account to log in to Windows 8.1 (or use a domain account on a corporate network), your entire PC or device will be encrypted.
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The full BitLocker feature is still available in the Pro and Enterprise editions of Windows 8.1, giving power users and corporations more management capabilities. The encryption is basically a simplified form of the BitLocker encryption feature found in the Pro, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions of Windows 8 and previous versions of Windows. It will be enabled by default on most newer computers shipping with Windows 8.1, as well as supported devices that are upgraded to Windows 8.1 with a clean install. This feature will now be available for all Windows 8.1 users. Windows 8 RT is better known for what it lacks than for what it features, but one advantage it’s had over full-fledged Windows 8 is device encryption. Device Encryption embraces all Windows versions Windows Defender will likely appear just as it did in the first Windows 8 version, except perhaps with an additional setting for network monitoring in the finial release of 8.1 (click to enlarge). Defender’s traditional virus detection capabilities remain, as well. This will make it easier to detect the newer breed of malware that usually can’t be detected via traditional means, but rather through noticing anomalous activity on your company’s servers. Windows Defender, the native antivirus program provided with Windows, will now include network-behavior monitoring. This could help reduce the chances of exploits via out-of-date Adobe Flash add-ons.
Adobe Flash updates will now be distributed via the Windows Automatic Updates (or Group Policy on corporate-managed PCs). By default, Adobe Flash support will be included with IE 11.