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For security purposes, it should go without saying, that anything users bring into an enterprise digital environment, like software drivers that have access to the system kernel, must be free from malicious code or software. Everything should be vetted and approved by an IT administrator.
The Windows security model is based upon securable objects. Each component of the operating system must ensure the security of the objects for which it is responsible. Drivers must be safeguarded for the security of their devices and the computers to which they’re connected.
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