If your device is stolen, encryption keeps your files unreadable. Search for in the Start menu. Ensure your drive status is "BitLocker on."
Enable to prevent apps from changing your security settings.
Stop attackers from finding your computer on a local network. If your device is stolen, encryption keeps your
Check the tab to ensure Core Isolation is active. 3. Implement the Principle of Least Privilege Running as an Administrator by default is a major risk. Create a Standard User account for daily tasks. Only use the Admin account when installing software.
This prevents malware from gaining deep system access automatically. 4. Turn on BitLocker Encryption Stop attackers from finding your computer on a local network
Windows has built-in protection that is often sufficient for most users. Ensure is toggled on.
Set your network profile to when on Wi-Fi (even at home). This hides your PC from other devices. Implement the Principle of Least Privilege Running as
💡 Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on your Microsoft account to add a final layer of defense that passwords alone can't provide. To help you tighten things up even further, let me know: Are you on Windows 10 or 11 ? Is this for a personal laptop or a work station ? Do you use any third-party antivirus software currently?