Microsoft Introduces New Admin Protection Feature for Windows 11

Microsoft enhances Windows 11 with new admin protection feature. The latest security feature, currently in preview, utilizes Windows Hello authentication to restrict access to critical system resources, ensuring that users operate with standard permissions unless they authenticate for admin tasks. This approach aims to thwart malware and unauthorized access by creating temporary admin tokens that are destroyed after use. Additionally, the feature integrates Personal Data Encryption to protect files in user folders and allows IT administrators to implement Smart App Control to block potentially harmful applications. Microsoft emphasizes that this enhancement will help maintain user control over system resources while complicating the efforts of attackers.