check before: 2026-04-23
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Windows
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Online, World tenant
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Microsoft is hosting two upcoming Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) events focused on updating Secure Boot certificate updates across your Windows estate before certificate expirations begin in June 2026. These AMAs are designed to help you get clarity on what's changing and how to plan for deployment across your environment. Bring your questions and get practical guidance directly from Microsoft experts.
When will this happen:
Secure Boot certificates on Windows devices begin expiring in June 2026. The upcoming AMAs will take place on April 23, 2026 and May 18, 2026.
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2026-04-23
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2026-04-23
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Direct effects for Operations**
Secure Boot Certificate Expiration
If Secure Boot certificates are not updated before expiration, devices may fail to boot, leading to downtime and potential data loss.
- roles: System Administrators, IT Support Staff
- references: https://aka.ms/GetSecureBoot, https://aka.ms/SecureBootPlaybook
User Access Issues
Users may experience access issues to their devices if Secure Boot certificates are not updated, impacting productivity and user experience.
- roles: End Users, Help Desk Technicians
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/windowsevents/ask-microsoft-anything-secure-boot---april-2026/4501308, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/windowsevents/ask-microsoft-anything-secure-boot---may-2026/4513524
Increased Support Tickets
Failure to prepare for Secure Boot updates may lead to a surge in support tickets as users encounter issues, overwhelming IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, System Administrators
- references: https://aka.ms/GetSecureBoot, https://aka.ms/SecureBootPlaybook
Compliance Risks
Not updating Secure Boot certificates may lead to compliance violations, especially in regulated industries, resulting in legal and financial repercussions.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Managers
- references: https://aka.ms/GetSecureBoot, https://aka.ms/SecureBootPlaybook
Operational Downtime
Unprepared changes can lead to operational downtime as systems may become inoperable, affecting business continuity.
- roles: IT Operations Managers, System Administrators
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/windowsevents/ask-microsoft-anything-secure-boot---april-2026/4501308, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/windowsevents/ask-microsoft-anything-secure-boot---may-2026/4513524
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