Avoid giving users local administrator rights, especially in shared session host environments, to prevent unauthorized system changes . Session Host Hardening:

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Securing virtual environments like and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a critical priority for IT administrators in 2026 . Because these services operate on a shared responsibility model , Microsoft manages the underlying physical infrastructure, but you are responsible for securing the virtual machines, user identities, and data.