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--- title: Overview of the Edge Secured-core standard description: An overview of the Edge Secured-core standard for our partners and customers. author: sufenfong ms.author: sufon ms.topic: overview ms.date: 01/12/2026 ms.custom: template-overview ms.service: azure-certified-device --- # Edge Secured-core Standard Edge Secured-Core is Microsoft's recommended standard for highly secured embedded devices. Such devices must include hardware security features, must be shipped in a secured state, and must be able to connect to services that enable that security monitoring and maintenance for the lifetime of the device. ## Standard purpose ## Edge Secured-core is a security standard for devices running a full operating system. Edge Secured-core currently provides requirements for [Windows IoT Enterprise](/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/whats-new/release-history) and Linux. Devices meeting this criteria enable these promises: 1. Hardware-based device identity 2. Capable of enforcing system integrity 3. Stays up to date and is remotely manageable 4. Provides data at-rest protection 5. Provides data in-transit protection 6. Built-in security agent and hardening ## User roles The Edge Secured-core standard serves two different audiences. 1. **Device builders**: Do you build Edge devices? Easily differentiate your Edge device capabilities by making your device compliant, showing that it meets specific security requirements. 1. **Solution builders**: Wondering what Edge devices are capable of security? Confidently purchase Edge devices from Device builders, knowing they meet specific security requirements. ## Next steps Review the Edge Secured-core requirements: - [Edge Secured-core requirements](requirements-edge-secured-core.md)