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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11, 2nd Edition
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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11, 2nd Edition

by Paul McFedries
January 2025
Beginner to intermediate
352 pages
10h 44m
English
Wiley
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CHAPTER 13

Implementing Security

Threats to your computing-related security and privacy often come from the Internet and from someone simply using your computer while you are not around. To protect yourself and your family, you need to understand these threats and know what you can do to thwart them.

“A screenshot of the Windows Security application showing the 'Security at a glance' page. It displays the status of various security features: 'Virus & threat protection,' 'Account protection,' and 'Firewall & network protection,' all of which indicate 'No action needed.' The 'App & browser control' section shows that settings to block potentially unwanted apps are turned off, with options to 'Turn on' and 'Dismiss.'”

Understanding Windows Security

Check for Security Problems

Scan Your PC for Threats

Display the Sign-In Options

Sign In with a PIN

Set Up a Fingerprint Sign-In

Sign In with Facial Recognition

Lock Your Computer

Configure Your PC to Lock Automatically

Browse the Web Privately

Control Your Private Information

Clear Your Activity History

Understanding Windows Security

Before you get to the details of securing your computer, it helps to take a step back and look at the security and privacy tools that Windows makes available.

These tools include your Windows user account password, User Account Control, a PC lock, Windows Defender, Windows Defender Firewall, and the private browsing feature in Microsoft Edge. Taken all together, these features represent a defense-in-depth security strategy that uses multiple layers to keep you and your data safe and private.

User Account Password

Login screen with the name 'Paul M' at the top, a password input field in the center, and a 'I forgot my password' link below the input field.

Windows security begins with assigning a password to each user account on the computer. This prevents unauthorized ...

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