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title: Hardware-based Protection (Windows 10)
description: Learn more about how to help protect against threats in Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile.
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.sitesec: library
ms.pagetype: security
author: brianlic-msft
ms.date: 02/05/2018
---

# Hardware-based protection

Windows 10 leverages these hardware-based security features to protect and maintain system integrity.

| Section | Description |
|-|-|
| [Encrypted Hard Drive](encrypted-hard-drive.md) | Provides information about Encrypted Hard Drive, which uses the rapid encryption that is provided by BitLocker Drive Encryption to enhance data security and management.|
|[How hardware-based containers help protect Windows 10](how-hardware-based-containers-help-protect-windows.md) |Learn about how hardware-based containers can isolate sensitive system services and data, enabling them to remain secure even when the operating system has been compromised.|
|[Secure the Windows 10 boot process](secure-the-windows-10-boot-process.md) |Learn about the Windows 10 security features that help to protect your PC from malware, including rootkits and other applications.|
| [Trusted Platform Module](tpm/trusted-platform-module-top-node.md)| Provides links to information about the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is a secure crypto-processor that helps you with actions such as generating, storing, and limiting the use of cryptographic keys. |