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# Windows operating system security
*This article provides an overview of operating system security in Windows 11.*
Security and privacy depend on an operating system that guards your system and information from the moment it starts up, providing fundamental chip-to-cloud protection. Windows 11 is the most secure Windows yet with extensive security measures designed to help keep you safe. These measures include built-in advanced encryption and data protection, robust network and system security, and intelligent safeguards against ever-evolving threats.
The following table summarizes the operating system security features and capabilities in Windows 11:<br/><br/>
Use the links in the following table to learn more about the operating system security features and capabilities in Windows 11:<br/><br/>
| Security Measures | Features & Capabilities |
|:---|:---|
| System security | Trusted Boot (includes Secure Boot and Measured Boot) <br/>Cryptography and certificate management <br/>Windows Security app |
| Encryption and data protection | BitLocker<br/>Encryption |
| Network security | Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)<br/>Windows Defender Firewall<br/>Bluetooth<br/>DSN security<br/>Windows Wi-Fi<br/>Transport Layer Security (TLS) |
| Protection from viruses and threats | Microsoft Defender Antivirus<br/>Attack surface reduction<br/>Tamper protection<br/>Network protection<br/>Controlled folder access<br/>Exploit protection<br/>Additional protection with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
| System security | [Trusted Boot](trusted-boot.md) (includes Secure Boot and Measured Boot) <br/><br/>[Cryptography and certificate management](cryptography-certificate-mgmt.md) <br/><br/>[Windows Security app](threat-protection/windows-defender-security-center/windows-defender-security-center.md) |
| Encryption and data protection | [Encryption and data protection in Windows 11](encryption-data-protection.md)<br/><br/>[Encryption](encryption-data-protection.md)<br/><br/>[BitLocker](information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview.md) |
| Network security | [Virtual Private Networks](identity-protection/vpn/vpn-guide.md) (VPNs)<br/><br/>[Windows Defender Firewall with advanced security](threat-protection/windows-firewall/windows-firewall-with-advanced-security.md)<br/><br/>Bluetooth (NEEDED)<br/><br/>Domain Name System (DNS) security (NEEDED)<br/><br/>Windows Wi-Fi (NEEDED)<br/><br/>Transport Layer Security (TLS) (NEEDED) |
| Protection from viruses and threats | [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-antivirus-windows)<br/><br/>[Attack surface reduction rules](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/attack-surface-reduction)<br/><br/>[Tamper protection](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection)<br/><br/>[Network protection](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/network-protection)<br/><br/>[Controlled folder access](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/controlled-folders)<br/><br/>[Exploit protection](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/exploit-protection)<br/><br/>Integration with [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint) for additional threat protection |