We know operating systems are vulnerable. Poor coding leads to bugs that attackers can exploit. Users often opt for convenience over security and modify or disable built$-$in security features.

Have you ever put off installing security updates? Or disabled the requirement for a password to log into an operating system?

Starting in this module and continuing each week through the module for Week $6,$ you will be responsible for submitting a written report that examines the security of a specific operating system.

This week, in a well$-$written report, describe the security features that are available in the Windows operating system, and how they can be used to safeguard systems and data from cyberattacks. While the list below should not be considered definitive, you might find it helpful to get you thinking about the features you should consider including in your report:

virus and threat protection

account protection

firewall and network protection

application and browser controls

data protection