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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 9 MIN

How Windows 11 Is Forcing Enterprise Antivirus Recertification

from The Windows Podcast with Fexingo: Microsoft, PC, and Enterprise Windows Conversations · host Fexingo

Episode 48 of The Windows Podcast: Microsoft is requiring all antivirus and endpoint detection software to be recertified for Windows 11 24H2. The new kernel security requirements mean legacy drivers are blocked. Lucas and Luna break down what changed, why Microsoft is forcing the issue, and what enterprises using tools like CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or even Microsoft Defender for Endpoint need to do before the October 2026 deadline. They discuss the specific driver signing policy, the impact on third-party security agents, and a real-world case of a Fortune 500 retailer that had to scramble when their legacy AV stopped loading. If your IT team hasn't checked their security vendor's certification status yet, this episode explains why you should. #Windows11 #EnterpriseSecurity #Antivirus #KernelSecurity #MicrosoftDefender #CrowdStrike #SentinelOne #EndpointDetection #DriverCertification #24H2 #ITManagement #Cybersecurity #TechPodcast #EnterpriseIT #WindowsUpdate #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheWindowsPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Episode 48 of The Windows Podcast: Microsoft is requiring all antivirus and endpoint detection software to be recertified for Windows 11 24H2. The new kernel security requirements mean legacy drivers are blocked. Lucas and Luna break down what changed, why Microsoft is forcing the issue, and what enterprises using tools like CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or even Microsoft Defender for Endpoint need to do before the October 2026 deadline. They discuss the specific driver signing policy, the impact on third-party security agents, and a real-world case of a Fortune 500 retailer that had to scramble when their legacy AV stopped loading. If your IT team hasn't checked their security vendor's certification status yet, this episode explains why you should. #Windows11 #EnterpriseSecurity #Antivirus #KernelSecurity #MicrosoftDefender #CrowdStrike #SentinelOne #EndpointDetection #DriverCertification #24H2 #ITManagement #Cybersecurity #TechPodcast #EnterpriseIT #WindowsUpdate #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheWindowsPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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