check before: 2023-10-01
Product:
Intune, Microsoft 365 admin center, Windows, Windows Autopatch
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact
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Details:
The Secure Boot status report in Windows Autopatch has been updated to offer deeper, device-level insights into Secure Boot certificate status, trust configuration, and readiness. New insights-such as confidence level, alerts, and detailed certificate reporting-can help you make more informed, targeted decisions about rolling out and monitoring certificate updates.
When will this happen:
These updates are now live in Windows Autopatch.
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Created:
2026-05-20
updated:
2026-05-20
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Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Complexity in Device Management
The updated Secure Boot status report introduces new metrics and insights that may overwhelm administrators unfamiliar with the changes, leading to potential mismanagement of device configurations.
- roles: IT Administrators, System Engineers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/monitor/secure-boot-status-report, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/updated-secure-boot-status-report-in-windows-autopatch/4517920
User Experience Disruption
If administrators do not properly interpret the new insights, it may lead to delays in necessary updates, causing users to experience security vulnerabilities or system instability.
- roles: End Users, Help Desk Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/monitor/secure-boot-status-report, https://aka.ms/GetSecureBoot
Inadequate Security Posture
Failure to act on the new alerts and confidence levels may result in devices operating without the latest security updates, increasing the risk of breaches.
- roles: Security Officers, Compliance Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/monitor/secure-boot-status-report, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/updated-secure-boot-status-report-in-windows-autopatch/4517920
Training and Knowledge Gaps
The introduction of new reporting features may necessitate additional training for IT staff, and without it, there could be a knowledge gap leading to ineffective use of the tools.
- roles: IT Trainers, System Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/monitor/secure-boot-status-report, https://aka.ms/GetSecureBoot
Resource Allocation for Remediation
Without proper preparation, the organization may face unexpected resource allocation issues as IT teams scramble to address devices needing updates identified by the new report.
- roles: Project Managers, IT Operations Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/monitor/secure-boot-status-report, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/updated-secure-boot-status-report-in-windows-autopatch/4517920
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