Windows client security documentation

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Windows 11, version 22H2

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Hardware security

• Trusted Platform Module
• Microsoft Pluton
• Windows Defender System Guard
• Virtualization-based security (VBS)
• Secured-core PC
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OS security

• Trusted boot
• Windows security settings
• BitLocker
• Windows security baselines
• MMicrosoft Defender SmartScreen
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Identity protection

• Windows Hello for Business
• Windows passwordless experience
• Web sign-in for Windows
• Support for passkeys in Windows
• Enhanced phishing protection with SmartScreen
• Learn more about identity protection >

Application security

• Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)
• User Account Control (UAC)
• Microsoft vulnerable driver blocklist
• Microsoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG)
• Windows Sandbox
• Learn more about application security >

Security foundations

• FIPS 140-2 validation
• Common Criteria Certifications
• Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL)
• Microsoft Windows Insider Preview bounty program
• OneFuzz service
• Learn more about security foundations >

Cloud security

• Security baselines with Intune
• Windows Autopatch
• Windows Autopilot
• Universal Print
• Remote wipe
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• Windows IT Pro blog
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