Security boundaries in Windows

Cordoned Off

Conclusions

In this article, I provided a brief overview of Microsoft's interpretation of the different security areas of Windows operating systems and components. Understanding these areas will help you plan security mechanisms and identify security issues. In particular, Microsoft also highlights the criticality of security vulnerabilities and paying bug bounties for reports on security vulnerabilities that affect these boundaries.

Infos

Microsoft Security Servicing Criteria for Windows: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/msrc/windows-security-servicing-criteria

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