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    Windows 11

    Ransomware Protection on Windows 11

    Overview

    In this tutorial, we will learn the steps involved to safeguard and protect files against threats like ransomware attacks on Windows 11 PC. Steps to enable Ransomware  Protection on the PC.

    Ransomware attacks infect the device and the attacker blocks access to files and device until the victim pays the ransom.

    Enable Windows Security Settings

    Click on the Search icon in the Taskbar and Search for ‘Windows Security’.

    Windows Security

    Launch the Windows Security App on the Windows 11 machine.

    Click on the Virus & Threat protection.

     

    Virus and Threat Protection

     

    Click on the Manage ransomware protection link.

     

    Manage Ransomware Protection

    Enable Controlled folder Access

    Toggle the Controlled folder access to ON

    Ransomware Protection on Windows 11

    Protected Folders

    Add important files to protected folders.

    Protected Folders Windows 11

     

    Setup OneDrive Integration for files backup and recovery. Backup important files and Folders to OneDrive cloud.

    Additional Safeguard

    We can encrypt the entire disk contents with BitLocker Drive encryption. Check out how to enable BitLocker on Windows 11 machine in the below link.

    BitLocker

    Protect your files and folders from unauthorized access with BitLocker Drive Encryption.

    • BitLocker( fixed drives)
    • BitLocker To Go ( Removable drives like USB flash drives, memory sticks etc) 

     

    Control Panel >> All Control Panel Items >> BitLocker Drive Encryption

    BitLocker Drive Encryption

    Note that to enable BitLocker the system should have TPM( Trusted Platform Module)  1.2 or later.

    Detailed Steps to Enable BitLocker

    https://www.testingdocs.com/questions/how-to-enable-bitlocker-drive-encryption-on-windows-11/

    More Information on BitLocker:

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview-and-requirements-faq

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