Microsoft announces IPE, a Linux Security Module that adds new code integrity features to the kernel

Microsoft's embracing of Linux continues, and the company's latest project sees it trying to improve the security and integrity of systems. The Windows-maker has launched a Linux Security Module (LSM) called Integrity Policy Enforcement (IPE). The kernel add-on gives administrators the option of configuring policies that can enforce integrity requirements across an entire system. It is possible to create a list of binaries that are permitted to run, and specify attributes that need to be checked before execution is allowed. See also: Microsoft shows off new Windows 10 Start Menu on Twitter Microsoft seeks to elevate Teams above Zoom with… [Continue Reading]