Windows IoT Enterprise: Security features

Enterprise Grade Security

Modern IoT and embedded devices are increasingly exposed to attacks, both via networks and locally. Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC protects devices through a combination of hardware and software mechanisms that have been specially developed for industrial requirements.

Device safety

Secure Boot

Secure Boot ensures that only certified software is loaded at system startup. Unauthorized applications or manipulations to the boot process are blocked.

Advanced Lockdown:

Mainly describes the function of tailoring your Windows operating system to your needs through specific restrictions (see also our article on customizing). At the same time, this also means an increased security factor for your operating system. For example, Advanced Lockdown offers you the option of only allowing certain programs to perform operations on your computer. Conversely, this means that unwanted malware or software is not given the opportunity to nest in your PC in the first place. How to Lockdownfeatures: MicrosoftLearn

The lockdown also includes the following security functions:

• AppLocker:
  • As mentioned at the beginning, deactivate unwanted software/programs
  • Maintain control over all processes through your necessary consent

• Shell Launcher:
  • Start automatically in a custom shell after logging in
  • Deactivate hotkeys and certain key combinations

• Unified Write Filter:

  Indispensable when it comes to write protection of hard disks. This means that the Unified Write Filter does not allow any changes to the hard disk and the files and programs stored there. Changes are only stored temporarily in the RAM memory. After restarting the operating system, everything is back to normal.

• Mobile Device Management (MDM)

  Deny USB and other peripheral devices access to your computer

Data security

Trusted Platform Modules (TPM):

BitLocker:

Enterprise Data Protection (EDP):

Protection of the user identity

• Windows HELLO:

  Biometric login via fingerprint, face or iris enables secure and fast access.

• Credential Guard:

  Protects access data from malware and unauthorized access. This keeps company and customer data protected.

Conclusion

With Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC, users benefit from comprehensive device and data security combined with adaptability for industrial and IoT applications. The combination of Secure Boot, Device Guard, UWF, TPM, BitLocker and biometric login ensures the highest level of protection.