Windows security documentation
Windows is designed with zero-trust principles at its core, offering powerful security from chip to cloud. As organizations embrace hybrid work environments, the need for robust security solutions becomes paramount. Windows integrates advanced hardware and software protection, ensuring data integrity and access control across devices. Learn about the different security features included in Windows.
Learn about hardware security
Overview
Learn about OS security
Overview
- Trusted boot
- Windows security settings
- BitLocker
- Personal Data Encryption (PDE)
- Windows security baselines
- Microsoft Defender SmartScreen
- Windows Firewall
Architecture
How-To Guide
What's new
Learn about identity protection
Overview
- Passwordless strategy
- Windows Hello for Business
- Windows passwordless experience
- Web sign-in for Windows
- Passkeys
- FIDO2 security keys
- Enhanced phishing protection with SmartScreen
How-To Guide
Architecture
Deploy
Learn about application security
Overview
- Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)
- User Account Control (UAC)
- Microsoft vulnerable driver blocklist
- Microsoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG)
- Windows Sandbox
How-To Guide
Learn about security foundations
Overview
- Zero trust
- FIPS 140 validation
- Common Criteria Certifications
- Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL)
- Microsoft Windows Insider Preview bounty program
- OneFuzz service