Windows Server 2022 introduces advanced multi-layer security, hybrid capabilities with Azure, and a flexible application platform. This release brings secured-core capabilities to protect hardware, firmware, and the Windows Server OS against advanced security threats. It utilizes technologies like Windows Defender System Guard and Virtualization-based Security to minimize risks from firmware vulnerabilities and advanced malware. Additionally, it offers secured connectivity with faster and more secure encrypted HTTPS connections and industry-standard SMB AES 256 encryption, ensuring robust data protection and performance.