Key Takeaways
- Microsoft Secure Score introduces a new recommendation to check if devices are updated to Secure Boot 2023 certificates and the boot manager.
- It helps identify devices that have not yet transitioned to the new Secure Boot 2023 certificates.
- Older Secure Boot certificates will expire in June 2026, creating potential security and compatibility risks.
- Devices using outdated certificates may stop receiving critical early boot security protections.
- The feature provides a unified view to track update progress, identify risks, and prioritize remediation across all devices.
Microsoft has added a new preview recommendation in Microsoft Secure Score to help organizations prepare for upcoming Secure Boot certificate changes. It focuses on identifying devices that have not yet updated to the Secure Boot 2023 certificates and boot manager, which are required before the June 2026 deadline.
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Microsoft Secure Score Adds Recommendation to Check Secure Boot 2023 Updates
Secure Boot is an important security feature that makes sure only trusted software runs when a device starts. Over time, its certificates need updates. Microsoft has warned that older certificates will expire in June 2026, and devices that don’t update may lose boot-level security protection and become more vulnerable to threats.
- Understanding Windows 10 UEFI Secure Boot – How it helps to secure Pre-Boot Phase
- Understanding Windows 10 UEFI Secure Boot – How it helps to secure Pre-Boot Phase
- Windows Measured Boot – How it helps to secure Windows OS Platform
- What is Windows 365 Boot
Secure Score Helps Identify Devices with Outdated Certificates and Security Risks
The new Secure Score recommendation helps organisations find devices that are still using outdated certificates. It shows this information in a central dashboard, making it easy for IT teams to see risks and quickly identify which devices need updates, especially in large environments.
| Type | Feature | Preview/GA |
|---|---|---|
| Feature | New Microsoft Secure Score recommendation | Preview |
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Anoop C Nair is a Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He is a blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, and Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Entra, and Microsoft Security.