diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md index 48fe36ea00..dece65a8cc 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ With tamper protection, malicious apps are prevented from taking actions like th - Disabling cloud-delivered protection - Removing security intelligence updates -Tamper protection now integrates with [Threat & Vulnerability Management](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/next-gen-threat-and-vuln-mgt). Security recommendations include a check to make sure tamper protection is turned on. +Tamper protection now integrates with [Threat & Vulnerability Management](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/next-gen-threat-and-vuln-mgt). Security recommendations include making sure tamper protection is turned on. ![Tamper protection results in security recommendations](../images/securityrecs-tamperprotect.jpg) @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ In the results, you can select **Turn on Tamper Protection** to learn more and t ![Turn on tamper protection](images/turnontamperprotection.png) -## How it works +### How it works Tamper protection essentially locks Windows Defender Antivirus and prevents your security settings from being changed through apps and methods like these: - Configuring settings in Registry Editor on your Windows machine @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ In the results, you can select **Turn on Tamper Protection** to learn more and t Tamper protection doesn't prevent you from viewing your security settings. And, tamper protection doesn't affect how third-party antivirus apps register with the Windows Security app. If your organization is using Windows 10 Enterprise E5, individual users can't change the tamper protection setting; this is managed by your security team. -### What do you want to do? +## What do you want to do? [Turn tamper protection on (or off) for an individual machine using Windows Security](#turn-tamper-protection-on-or-off-for-an-individual-machine) @@ -138,6 +138,10 @@ If you are using Windows OS [1709](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-in - If you see **TamperProtection** with a value of **0**, tamper protection is not turned on. - If you do not see **TamperProtection** at all, tamper protection is not turned on. +## View information about tampering attempts + +If you're part of your organization's security team, yu + ## Frequently asked questions ### To which Windows OS versions is configuring tamper protection is applicable?