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Protect against evolving threats

Windows 11 is secure by design and secure by default, with layers of hardware backed protection for every face of business and a reported 62% drop in security incidents. 1

Hardware-backed security

Provide out-of-the box protection with layers of tightly integrated software and hardware safeguards enabled by default.

Security by default

Shield your business with the latest hardware-backed protection built-in and enabled, including TPM 2.0, Trusted Boot, virtualization-based security, malware protection, and encryption in Windows 11 Pro. For the most advanced Windows protection, Copilot+ PCs come with Secured-core PC safeguards and Microsoft Pluton.
Learn about TPM 2.0

Shield identities anywhere

Defend against cyberthreats with the latest credential safeguards for better peace of mind, including biometric sign-in with Windows Hello for Business. For added protection, Copilot+ PCs come with Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS). 2
Learn about Windows Hello ESS

Microsoft Pluton

Integrated into the CPU, the Pluton security processor shields credentials and other sensitive data with powerful hardware-based root of trust. Updated via the Windows Update Service, Pluton supports zero-trust workflows on many new Windows 11 PCs, including Copilot+ PC.
Learn about Pluton for zero-trust

Secured-core PCs

Secured-core PCs come with the advanced security features of Windows 11 turned on protecting your most sensitive data from advanced firmware-level attack. These devices are recommended for people handling sensitive data like intellectual property, financial records, or classified information.
Learn about Secured-core PCs

Security at the core

Shield your business with the latest Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 technologies, silicon-assisted security, and data loss prevention and identity safeguards. Innovations like Secured-core PCs. and Microsoft Pluton and Copilot with enterprise data protection bolster safety for data-sensitive scenarios.

Virtualization-based security

To safeguard user credentials and essential system functions, virtualization-based security (VBS) and hypervisor-protected code integrity (HVCI) are already enabled on new Windows 11 devices. 2 VBS protects against malicious exploits by hosting a secure kernel separated from the operating system.

Secure from the start

Protect critical resources such as Windows Hello 3 Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) with a hardware-based root-of-trust. System Guard helps protect and maintain the integrity of the system as it starts up and validates that system integrity has truly been maintained through local and remote attestation.

Secured-core PCs

Secured-core PCs come with the advanced security features of Windows 11 turned on protecting your most sensitive data from advanced firmware-level attack. These devices are recommended for people handling sensitive data like intellectual property, financial records, or classified information.

  • Security at the core

    Shield your business with the latest Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 technologies, silicon-assisted security, and data loss prevention and identity safeguards. Innovations like Secured-core PCs. and Microsoft Pluton and Copilot with enterprise data protection bolster safety for data-sensitive scenarios.

  • Virtualization-based security

    To safeguard user credentials and essential system functions, virtualization-based security (VBS) and hypervisor-protected code integrity (HVCI) are already enabled on new Windows 11 devices. 2 VBS protects against malicious exploits by hosting a secure kernel separated from the operating system.

  • Secure from the start

    Protect critical resources such as Windows Hello 3 Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) with a hardware-based root-of-trust. System Guard helps protect and maintain the integrity of the system as it starts up and validates that system integrity has truly been maintained through local and remote attestation.

  • Secured-core PCs

    Secured-core PCs come with the advanced security features of Windows 11 turned on protecting your most sensitive data from advanced firmware-level attack. These devices are recommended for people handling sensitive data like intellectual property, financial records, or classified information.

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Operating system protection

Keep data secured with built-in protections such as advanced encryption, robust network and system security, and intelligent safeguards against ever-evolving threats.
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Operating system protection

Keep data secured with built-in protections such as advanced encryption, robust network and system security, and intelligent safeguards against ever-evolving threats.

Application safeguards

Identity security

Protect access to sensitive information and safeguard identities with the latest security innovations.
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Enhanced phishing protection

Enhanced phishing protection with Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps thwart credential theft by warning users when they enter their Microsoft credentials into a malicious website.
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Passwordless security

Lose the passwords and gain security with Windows Hello for Business. Sign in with PIN, face, or fingerprint. You can also use facial recognition with presence detection to sign you in when you approach, and lock when you leave. 4

Windows 11 security guide & book

For an in-depth look at how Microsoft optimizes security with Windows 11, read the Windows 11 Security Book. For a higher-level overview, check out the Windows 11 Security Guide.
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Cloud-based protection

Grow your business and improve security with cloud tools for managing policies, identities, and deployment. 4
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Windows 11 security guide & book

For an in-depth look at how Microsoft optimizes security with Windows 11, read the Windows 11 Security Book. For a higher-level overview, check out the Windows 11 Security Guide.
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Cloud-based protection

Grow your business and improve security with cloud tools for managing policies, identities, and deployment. 5

Understand your threat landscape

Learn your risk profile
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What’s your current risk profile? Find out now

Use our interactive tool and receive tailored recommendations to boost your security profile.
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"Meet the Makers" of the most secure Windows

Experts discuss the evolution of Windows 11 Pro security and how its modern safeguards can help keep your organization productive and protected.

Provide layers of security for work anywhere

Empower employees to work anywhere with built-in security enabled by default.
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Business-ready AI for real-world benefits

Grow your business with the fastest, most intelligent and secure Windows PCs in a flexible, scalable ecosystem. Unlock efficiencies across your organization with powerful, smart computing at your service. Copilot+ PCs are business-ready for easy adoption of the latest AI innovations.

Customer Stories

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The confidence to transform B2B communication

Learn how SUSI&James can focus on building intelligent software and finding the right solutions for their clients.
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Digital assistance with AI

Strong hybrid security and automated, zero-touch deployment allows this German communications company to spend more time enabling innovation and less time responding to cyber threats.

Explore all editions for your business

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Windows 11 Pro

Enable exceptional work anywhere with layers of built-in security and AI-powered multitasking.

Windows 11 Pro for Workstations

Equipped for the most demanding workloads with features like faster filesharing and advanced processing.

Windows 11 Enterprise

For organizations with advanced security and management needs.
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  • [1] Windows 11 Survey Report. Techaisle, September 2024. Windows 11 results are in comparison with Windows 10 devices.
  • [2] Requires pre-installed specialized hardware, drivers, and firmware. Learn more about Windows Hello ESS.
  • [3] Windows 11 Survey Report, Techaisle, September 2024. Microsoft commissioned report where results are in comparison with Windows 10 devices.
  • [4] Cloud services sold separately.

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