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Sep 24, 2024
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Next-Gen Code Coverage in Visual Studio: Enhanced C++ Support and Security

Jakub Chocholowicz
Jakub Chocholowicz

We’re excited to share the latest changes in Visual Studio’s code coverage components. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our previous blog posts: What’s New in Our Code Coverage Tooling? and Code coverage features in Visual Studio Enterprise. C++ Code Coverage Tired of instable native code coverage that doesn’t support ...

Visual Studio 2022securityArm64
Sep 3, 2024
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Enhancing your Visual Studio authentication experience

Ruben Rios
Ruben Rios

The current cyber security climate demands that applications not only provide outstanding features but also prioritize the security of user data. Applications like Visual Studio rely on token-based authentication to access resources on your behalf. While effective, token-based authentication can be susceptible to attacks if not properly protected. ...

securityWAM
Aug 15, 2024
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Copilot Content Exclusion Now Available in Visual Studio 2022 17.11

Rhea Patel
Rhea Patel

We are excited to announce that Copilot Content Exclusion is now available in Visual Studio 2022 17.11. This feature allows your admins to configure Copilot to ignore certain files in a repository or organization, giving you enterprise control that ensures sensitive information is protected while seamlessly integrating trusted AI for efficient ...

Visual StudioGitHubArtificial Intelligence
Jun 19, 2024
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Keep Visual Studio automatically updated and secure through Microsoft Update

Christine Ruana
Christine Ruana

Visual Studio is coming to Microsoft Update! We’re pleased to announce that starting in August 2024, users of the Visual Studio Community edition who are not part of an organization managed by an IT administrator can choose to receive monthly Visual Studio security updates through the Microsoft Update (MU) system on "patch Tuesdays".  This new ...

UpdatesecurityMicrosoft Update
Sep 13, 2023
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Balancing User Updates with Security Best Practices

Christine Ruana
Christine Ruana

In today’s world, it is imperative for IT administrators and organizations to manage security effectively and embrace security best practices. One common best practice involves implementing appropriate permission levels to ensure that only authorized accounts can access sensitive data and functionality. Another widely accepted best practice ...

UpdatesecurityAdministrator
Aug 17, 2021
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Improving developer security with Visual Studio 2022

Ruben Rios
Ruben Rios

Software developers are increasingly being targeted by malware. Recent incidents include Nobelium, Octopus Scanner, and ZINC. To reduce the risk of open-source library adoption in the face of such attacks, developers need a toolchain that assists them in evaluating untrusted content. In Visual Studio 2022 we've been focused on developer and team...

Visual Studio 2022Enterprisesecurity