| Microsoft Surface Pro 3
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Security Grade
Calculator v1
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Category: Computer • Model / Gen: 3rd Generation Intel Core i3-4020Y / i5-4300U / i7-4650U
Release Date: 2014-06-20 • Status: End of sale
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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None
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🔗 Proof
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No major tampering reports
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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Firmware updates mitigate known issues
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| Prior attacks
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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No specific attacks recorded
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| Updatability
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Very common
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🔗 Proof
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Windows Update and driver updates supported
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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2. System Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Full
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🔗 Proof
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Supports Active Directory and domain join
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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Wi-Fi security protocols supported
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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BitLocker available
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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3. User Authentication
| Criterion
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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🔗 Proof
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Multiple accounts and domain integration
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| Authentication
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Secure
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🔗 Proof
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Password / Windows Hello optional
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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🔗 Proof
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TPM support for device security
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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🔗 Proof
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Event logs available in Windows
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup with complexity requirements
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🔗 Proof
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Windows password policies enforce complexity
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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Technical Specifications
| Property
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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Windows 8.1 Pro (Upgradeable to Windows 10) (Companion App: Microsoft Surface App)
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: Intel 4th Gen Haswell (i3-4020Y / i5-4300U / i7-4650U) • GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4200 / 4400 / 5000
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: 4GB / 8GB / 16GB DDR3 • Storage: 64GB / 128GB / 256GB / 512GB SSD
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: Up to 9 hours typical device usage • Power: 36W Surface power supply • Charging: Surface Connect
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| Display & Camera
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Display: 12-inch ClearType Full HD Plus, 2160×1440, 3:2 aspect ratio • Camera: Front: 5MP / Rear: 5MP
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort, microSDXC, Surface Connect
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 292 mm × 201 mm × 9.1 mm • Mass: ~800g (i3/i5) / ~800-830g (i7)
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The Microsoft Surface Pro 3, released in June 2014, is the third generation of Microsoft's Surface Pro series. It features Intel 4th Gen Haswell processors, a 12-inch high-resolution display (2160×1440), and a fanless design for some i3/i5 models. The device supports Windows 8.1 Pro and later Windows 10, includes TPM security, BitLocker support, and integrates with Active Directory for enterprise users. Its detachable Type Cover makes it versatile as both a tablet and a laptop.
