The evolving threatscape has led to the development of more sophisticated anti-virus tools for protection against viruses. Windows Defender Security Center is one such addition to this line of products. With Windows Defender Security Center featuring in the Windows 10 Creators Update later this year, you can expect your Windows system to be more robust and secure.
Windows Defender Security Center In the Windows 10 Creators Update, we will introduce a new experience called the Windows Defender Security Center to make it is easier for you to view and control the security protections you choose and better understand the security features already protecting you on your Windows 10 device. Windows Insiders can explore this experience now under All Apps in the Start Menu and provide feedback through the Insider Feedback hub, writes Rob Lefferts, Partner Director, Windows & Devices Group, Security & Enterprise. The tool will act as a dashboard for all of your security features, including third-party security to give a clearer view of any risks your PC may face. It’s been specially designed to simplify and unify all the various security settings of Windows in the same place.
The tool will include five pillars to give users complete control over their device security, health, and online safety experiences. This includes,
Virus & Threat protection You can launch your 3rd party AV protection app directly from this screen. Also, all scan results and threat history will be displayed under this section.
Device performance & health Monitors battery life and storage capacity. Gives a complete view of your latest Windows updates, drivers. The setting will also offer an option to restore or refresh Windows. These details do not fall under ‘security’ category, however, reveals valuable information that might hint something going wrong.
Firewall & Network Protection Manages Windows Firewall settings, as well as links to network troubleshooting information. In addition, it also provides information on local networks, similar to the info users currently find in the ‘Network and sharing center’ control panel option.
App & Browser control Enables adjustments in settings of SmartScreen for apps and browsers, thereby keeping you informed about online warnings.
Family Options Also, there are Family Options that help you view the health and safety of your family’s devices from a centralized location. The page also lets you configure options for parental controls and options for habits, the activity of your kids’ online activity or manage controls for limiting access to purchasing games and apps online.
Security Center also increases support for Windows Hello, the popular and renowned facial recognition and biometric feature of Windows 10 that offers security in different forms (face or fingerprint).
VIDEO Final words : It appears that Windows Defender Security Center itself does not add any new features to Windows Defender but simply collects many of the pre-existing Windows security and privacy settings under the label of Windows Defender. Also, although the security program is not the top-notch performer in detecting threats, it still qualifies to function as a second line of defense for most systems.
By the Windows Defender Security Center is already available to Windows Insiders using preview builds of Windows 10.
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