Microsoft released its Windows 11 operating system on October 11, which is considered to be the most secure ever.
Microsoft insists that a computer must have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 component built into the motherboard to be eligible for the Windows 11 upgrade, a testament to how seriously the company takes security on its new systems. taking.
TPM 2.0 is a feature that verifies user identity and protects data from attacks. Among other protections, TPM makes it very difficult to access for someone who is not sitting in front of a Windows computer.
But the Trusted Platform Module is just the beginning of the security and security features that Microsoft built into Windows 11. If you have the new operating system installed on your computer, here are the security settings you need to know.
The first step, to get to the Settings screen in Windows 11, click on the button. menu Start Or not search button Select More on the taskbar Adjustment on the panel that appears.
1. Keep Windows 11 Updated
Good security starts with updating the software, and if you select Windows Update in Settings, you can see all the latest system improvements and bug fixes. Click advanced options I active time To make sure Windows doesn’t restart and doesn’t apply updates in the middle of the workday.
2. Check Login Options
Select your name in the upper left corner of the Settings panel, then login option To see the different ways to log into the computer. If face recognition (using your webcam) or fingerprint recognition (using a fingerprint sensor) are available, they are more secure than passwords and most modern computers should support them.
3. Log Out When You’re Away
In the same login options screen, use the logout button when you go away, so windows will require you to log in again, this method is also very important. You can also use the Dynamic Lock option to ask Windows to lock your device when you move away from it (as indicated by the location of the connected smartphone).
4. Enable Built-in Security Tools
if you click on Privacy & Security and then, Windows Security In Settings, you will be able to see if the security software that comes with Windows is enabled. This is an absolute must if you don’t have third-party options installed. Any security issue that requires your attention will be marked with a yellow exclamation point – click on it when it appears, and you’ll have more alert details.
5. Run Malware Scan
From the same Windows Security screen, you can click open windows security To access the Windows 11 Integrated Security Center. Most of the features here should run automatically in the background, including scans for dangerous malware, but you can also run scans manually by clicking Protection Choose more against viruses and threats quick check.
6. Check Device Security
Any hardware issues with your Windows 11 computer — including TPM and Secure Boot process issues — will be listed in security page device after opening Windows Security Tools.
They will be listed if you need to take any immediate steps to protect the operating system and stored data.
7. Stay Safe While Online
If you choose Application & Browser Control in the Windows Security program, you’ll notice that there are two settings that can be enabled: Reputation-Based Protection (meaning Windows 11 is always on the lookout for suspicious or poorly performing applications) ) and security exploits (which help mitigate the effects of various types of remote hacker attacks).
8. Check the Safety Equipment You Have
abras security settings Windows to see the software that is protecting your Windows 11 computer and security providers — it could be security software that came with Windows or third-party options. You can also configure security notification settings to make sure you are always notified.
9. Manage Application Permissions
Just like on a smartphone, you can decide which permissions apps can use in Windows 11. open page Privacy & Security on the main screen Adjustment Scroll down to see More Permissions. Click the permissions you want on the screen, such as Location, Camera, and Microphone.
10. Make sure your device can be found in case it gets lost
patch me Privacy & Security, then click Adjustment choose more find my device So that your location can be logged from time to time. This will allow you to log into your Microsoft account on another device and find out where your Windows 11 notebook is.
11. Encrypt the data on your device
Encrypting the data on your hard drive makes it even more difficult for someone else to read the information (for example, if they can eject the drive from your computer). Not every computer offers this option, but if yours is, you can enable it by selecting Privacy & Security and then on screen device encryption Windows 11 Settings.
