Microsoft Announces Windows 11 Baseline Security Mode to Limit Unsigned Apps and Drivers

Feb 12, 2026 - 10:00
Microsoft Announces Windows 11 Baseline Security Mode to Limit Unsigned Apps and Drivers
Microsoft is working on changes to make Windows 11 more secure by default by limiting the apps and drivers that can run on the operating system. The Redmond-based tech giant is exploring a configuration where only properly signed applications and drivers would be allowed to execute on the system, unless users manually toggle the setting. This move is part of Microsoft’s broader push to strengthen Windows security in response to rising threats.