Rezilion’s Dynamic SBOM is a first-of-its-kind technology that consolidates Windows and Linux software risk together in one UI. The Rezilion Windows SBOM helps teams efficiently manage software vulnerabilities and meet new regulatory standards for the 56% of software today that’s built for Windows OS.

Linux and Windows are a study in contrasts—the former operating system is open and users can easily copy and modify the code at will, while the latter is closed and proprietary. However, Windows is no longer the only game in town; increasingly, both are used in enterprises, which makes securing them a tall task. While many tools exist for organizations to manage vulnerabilities in their software, they tend to be OS-specific.

For many development organizations, Microsoft Windows remains the dominant operating platform. Therefore, ensuring the security of these systems needs to be a high priority for security leaders and teams and a Windows security guide can help. This is particularly true with the growing use of DevSecOps, a model in which security is accounted for at every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Because Microsoft Windows is such a key component of so many enterprise and development environments, securing the platform is vital for ensuring efficient and secure software delivery. This can be a challenging process for many organizations. While many tools exist for organizations to manage vulnerabilities in their software, the vast majority of these were initially built for use with Linux OS, resulting in gaps in functionality when they’re used for Windows.

By default, when you create a new Internet Information Services (IIS) website, it’s open to everyone with anonymous access enabled — anyone can access and view the data being hosted by that site. Obviously, this is a security concern for most organizations. Indeed, I’m often asked by clients and colleagues how to lock down an IIS site so only the desired people can access it.