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Zuckerberg opens up Meta Quest operating system to third-parties, Asus and Lenovo headsets planned

TechSpot

Accompanying the announcement is a re-brand for the operating system with potentially significant policy changes regarding software distribution. Meta is making the OS that powers its Quest headsets available to third-party hardware. Read Entire Article

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Securing Linux Policy

Tech Republic Security

Linux is a powerful and customizable operating system that has been the backbone of many businesses for decades. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for securing Linux on company computers and computers used to conduct company business. From the policy: DEVELOP TEMPLATES BASED ON.

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Mobile Device Security Policy

Tech Republic Security

In addition, the same social engineering, phishing and application/operating system vulnerabilities which plague desktops. Desktops are routinely stationary devices and laptops are harder to lose than smartphones or tablets, being more sizable.

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How to Create AppLocker Policies to Secure Windows Environments Intune

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Let’s check how to create AppLocker Policies to Secure Windows Environments. These Applocker policies can help to build appropriate Windows Information Protection (WIP) using Intune. Introduction Applocker is introduced with the Windows 7 operating system, Windows Server 2008 R2. Subscribe YouTube Channel [link].

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The US Department of State is still using 13-year-old operating systems

TechSpot

The GAO-23-107012 report from the US GAO investigated the sad state of cyber-affairs in the US State Department, the government body that carries out American diplomacy and helps shape US foreign policy. Securing the IT systems that support the State's mission should be a crucial goal, and it's a goal. Read Entire Article

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Patch Management Policy

Tech Republic

Patching of operating systems, applications and devices is not usually ranked as a favorite endeavor of IT professionals, but it’s a critical process to ensure secure company operations as well as to reduce downtime and technical support headaches.

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Cisco Talos Reports Microsoft Windows Policy Loophole Being Exploited by Threat Actor

Tech Republic Security

Learn how a malicious driver exploits a loophole in the Windows operating system to run at kernel level.

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