Security features in Windows 11 and 11 SE
School administrators and IT leaders have a vital obligation to protect student privacy and safety at school and while online. Families are also concerned with their children’s digital safety.
Uncompromising security is a critical consideration for all school systems and IT professionals, given the increasing pressure from cybercriminals attempting to breach educational systems. In 2019, one Kentucky school district lost $3.7M due to phishing.
Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE are the most secure Windows operating systems ever, with built-in security features from the chip to the cloud.
This advancement is partly why the minimum requirements for Windows 11 devices provide always-on security that helps lock down the device and block malware to safeguard students, teachers, and schools from cyberthreats.
Security features:
- Offer built-in threat protection that helps detect and block malware using Windows Defender Antivirus
- Help defend students from unsafe web content and downloads with Windows Defender SmartScreen, which comes automatically enabled in the Edge browser for student devices
- Protect access and identities and locks down unsafe apps with Microsoft Entra ID.
- Keep devices up to date with the latest educational settings via the cloud, without impacting learning.
Microsoft is committed to maintaining students’ privacy no matter where they are when they're using Windows devices.