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Microsoft tightens Windows enterprise activation security
Microsoft is requiring Trusted Platform Module (TPM) backed attestation for Windows Key Management Service (KMS) to replace software-only trust models with hardware-backed verification for enterprise volume activation. The change will take effect with the next Windows Server Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release and aims to strengthen the security of on-premises activation infrastructure.
Why it matters: Enterprise administrators managing Windows volume licensing must plan KMS server upgrades to support TPM attestation when the next LTSC release arrives, or face activation failures across their Windows environments.
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Microsoft tightens Windows enterprise activation security
Microsoft is requiring Trusted Platform Module (TPM) backed attestation for Windows Key Management Service (KMS) to replace software-only trust models with hardware-backed verification for enterprise volume activation. The change will take effect with the next Windows Server Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release and aims to strengthen the security of on-premises activation infrastructure.
Why it matters: Enterprise administrators managing Windows volume licensing must plan KMS server upgrades to support TPM attestation when the next LTSC release arrives, or face activation failures across their Windows environments.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker