Below, we look at some of Microsoft’s cutting-edge security innovations integrated directly into Windows 11.

If the app is believed to be malicious or potentially unwanted, then Smart App Control will block it.

Turning Smart App Control off is also permanent unless youfactory reset or perform a clean installation of Windows 11.

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Because Smart App Control is tightly woven into the core of the OS.

This inherently makes traditional unencrypted DNS traffic vulnerable to eavesdropping and spoofing.

DNS over HTTPSis an advanced encryption protocol.

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Windows 11 now supports DNS over HTTPS configuration at the connection level, as shown below.

This creates what is known as “configuration drift.”

Secured-Core PC configuration lock isn’t enabled by default on Windows 11 or turned on during boot.

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Instead, it is managed separately by an administrator usingMicrosoft Intune.

you’ve got the option to check out step-by-step documentation provided byMicrosoftfor enabling Secured-Core PC configuration lock.

Enhanced Phishing Protection

Microsoft’sEnhanced Phishing Protectionworks within the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen ecosystem.

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The feature protects the integrity of a user’s password in three ways.

Organizations and everyday people alike cannot afford their sensitive data to get into the wrong hands.

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