Microsoft Tightens Driver Security with Stricter Isolation Rules for Windows 11 Submissions
Microsoft is raising security standards for driver submissions through stricter isolation enforcement. The updated InfVerif /h validation means previously compliant drivers may now fail certification. These changes align with Microsoft’s shift toward Windows 11 as Windows 10 approaches end-of-life.
Microsoft Announces Stricter Driver Isolation Requirements
Microsoft has revealed plans to enforce stricter driver isolation rules for hardware certification submissions, according to reports from the company’s official channels. Sources indicate the changes will impact both WHCP (Windows Hardware Compatibility Program) and Attestation driver packages submitted through the Hardware Dev Center portal.