Windows 11 provides a range of security features accessible through the Settings app. Here’s a detailed explanation of the key security features available in Windows Security settings:
1. Virus & Threat Protection
- Scan Options: Includes Quick Scan, Full Scan, Custom Scan, and Microsoft Defender Offline Scan.
- Real-time Protection: Ensures real-time monitoring and blocking of threats.
- Virus & Threat Protection Updates: Keeps your virus definitions up to date.
- Ransomware Protection: Includes Controlled Folder Access to protect files from unauthorized changes.
2. Account Protection
- Windows Hello: Provides biometric and PIN sign-in options.
- Dynamic Lock: Automatically locks your device when you step away using a paired Bluetooth device.
3. Firewall & Network Protection
- Firewall Settings: Manage the built-in firewall, including enabling/disabling the firewall and configuring inbound/outbound rules.
- Network Profiles: Customize settings for different types of networks (private, public, domain).
4. App & Browser Control
- Reputation-based Protection: Protects against potentially unwanted applications and files from the web.
- Isolated Browsing: Uses Microsoft Defender Application Guard to run untrusted sites in an isolated environment.
- Exploit Protection: Configures system and app-level mitigations to protect against vulnerabilities.
5. Device Security
- Core Isolation: Uses hardware virtualization to protect core parts of the OS.
- Memory Integrity: Ensures that only trusted code can run in high-security processes.
- Secure Boot: Ensures the system boots using only trusted firmware and software.
- TPM (Trusted Platform Module): Provides hardware-based security functions.
6. Device Performance & Health
- Health Report: Monitors system health, including storage capacity, apps and software, and battery life.
- Fresh Start: Reinstalls and updates Windows while keeping your personal data and most settings.
7. Family Options
- Parental Controls: Provides tools to manage family settings, including screen time, app restrictions, and content filters.
- Activity Reports: Gives insights into family members’ online activities.
8. Windows Update
- Automatic Updates: Ensures your system receives the latest security patches and feature updates.
- Update Controls: Allows you to schedule restarts and pause updates.
Accessing Windows Security Settings
To access these features:
- Open Settings: Click on the Start menu and select the Settings gear icon.
- Go to Privacy & Security: Click on “Privacy & Security” in the left-hand menu.
- Select Windows Security: Under the Security section, click on “Windows Security.”
- Open Windows Security: Click on “Open Windows Security” to access the main dashboard with all the security features.
Windows Security Dashboard
The Windows Security dashboard provides an overview and easy access to all these features, ensuring you can manage and configure the security settings effectively.
These security features and settings in Windows 11 provide a comprehensive approach to protecting your system from various threats, ensuring a safe and secure computing experience.
You can watch the video for configuring Windows Security