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Security out of the box

With Microsoft's industry-leading security features built right in, Surface devices protect you and your data anywhere you work.

Security from chip-to-cloud

Surface provides world-class, chip-to-cloud security across the multiple layers of hardware, firmware, software, application, cloud and identity.

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Hardware

Easily encrypt and protect your data in a sandboxed environment that stores passwords, PIN numbers and certificates with Trusted Platform Module 2.0. (TPM 2.0)

Firmware

Automated updates to Microsoft firmware make start up faster and more secure, while DFCI enables remote management of hardware components. (camera, Bluetooth)

Operating system

With advanced Windows OS security features enabled by default, you're proactively protected from threats.

Cloud

Get peace of mind with always-on security features to keep data, devices and identities more secure than ever.

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Be secure and reduce costs

  • 23% lower third-party support and security costs

    Firms saved costs by decommissioning or rolling back their use of third-party security solutions.1

  • 34% fewer security incidents

    Firms reduced the number of security breaches they experienced annually for Surface device users.1

  • 30% less time lost to security incidents

    Maximise your employees’ time by reducing security incident resolution time.1

Secure booting

Surface’s UEFI2 Secure Boot technology helps prevent malware from running when your Surface computer boots.

Built-in safeguards straight from the factory

Virtualised-based security provides protection against malware by performing isolated security operations.

Password-less security

Secure, Windows Hello uses facial recognition as an additional security layer for sign-in authentication.

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Built with supply chain security in mind

Save time and money when you manage your devices with Microsoft3 and Surface.

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  • Minimised assembly risk

    We manufacture Surface devices in facilities adhering to the most protective digital and physical security standards.

  • Continuous security monitoring

    We continuously evaluate and manage security in our critical supplier base by publishing and auditing requirements to minimise supply chain risk.

  • Security-focused logistics and distribution

    We actively track and manage our shipments from point of origin to Microsoft resellers and distributors.

Enable more control for IT

Every layer of Surface is maintained by Microsoft, giving you ultimate control, proactive protection, and peace of mind wherever and however work gets done.

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Firmware Updates

With Windows Update for Business, keep your devices up-to-date and protected, right down to the firmware level.

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Get more control

DFCI4 provides control for IT to enable and disable essential hardware components (camera, Bluetooth) at hyper-secure locations for advanced protection.

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Centrally manage Surface devices

Realise greater efficiency and help reduce IT costs through the Microsoft Surface Management Portal.

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Manage seamlessly with Endpoint Manager

Deploy and manage down to the firmware layer through the cloud with Microsoft Endpoint Manager and DFCI.

Reduce security risks

Surface customers save time and money with reliable, always-on security.

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    Device choice is a foundational element of protecting against, detecting, and recovering from cyber-attacks.

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  • Evaluating the business case of Microsoft Surface

    Surface unlocks new possibilities for employees to get everyday work done faster so they can focus on the bigger picture. They also empower IT to find new time and cost savings to advance digital innovation.

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  • Surface Total Cost of Ownership Calculator

    Investing in Microsoft Surface and Microsoft 365 can help you save by simplifying your IT operations, reducing security risks and increasing employee productivity over 3 years.

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  • [1] IDC Research Study conducted from surveys and interviews between December 2021 – February 2022. All respondents were IT decision-makers at large organisations (250-5000+ employees) representing organisations from the United States, Australia, India, Spain, France, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Germany. Cost & Savings findings based on average cost and time estimates provided directly by respondents; actual costs and savings may vary based on your specific Device Mix and deployment. For the actual case study, click here.
  • [2] Unified Extensible Firmware Interface.
  • [3] Software licence required for some features. Sold separately.
  • [4] Device Firmware Configuration Interface.

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