Windows 11 Security Features

Overview

In this tutorial, we will learn Windows 11 Security features. Windows 11 has several security features to help protect the PC from malicious programs.

We can use the Windows Security App to manage and configure security settings on the Windows 11 PC.

Virus & Threat protection
Account Protection
In-built Windows Firewall & Network Protection
App & Browser control
Device Security
Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Windows Security App

Windows 11 Security App is like a security hub and provides security information at a glance on the PC. To launch the application follow the below steps:

Click on the Search icon in the Taskbar >> Open Search window >> Type Windows Security

in the search bar.

Windows 11 Security App

Click on the Windows Security App

We can have a look at the settings and configuration on this screen to enhance the PC Security.

Windows 11 Security Window

Windows Firewall Protects the three network profiles

Domain Network
Private Network
Public Network

User Account Control

UAC helps to prevent harmful programs from making changes to PC. The default settings allow an elevation prompt dialog notification whenever any program does changes to the system. This is grab your attention and make the PC user aware of changes.

A valid genuine application should have a valid Publisher certificate and is displayed on the UAC dialog.

UAC Settings Windows 11