The quick answer is YES! Windows Security provides you more than enough security features such as Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, App and Browser control, and Device Security. So, if You are just do casual browsing, playing game through game pass, or coding by using Unity, Windows security is sufficient. However, when you are a part time white hacker, like to browse new website, or installing unknown software you need additional software namely Microsoft Defender. This is confusing in Windows Defender there is Microsoft Defender antivirus, but Microsoft release a product namely Microsoft Defender (without Antivirus). This is the difference between Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Microsoft Defender.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus:
- Core Antivirus Engine: This is the core antivirus component that provides real-time protection against malware, viruses, and other threats.
- Part of Windows Security: It is integrated into Windows Security, which is the centralized dashboard for managing various security features on your Windows device.
- Free and Built-in: It comes pre-installed on Windows devices and is free to use.
Microsoft Defender:
- Broader Security Suite: This term can refer to the broader suite of security tools and features offered by Microsoft, including Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
- Cross-Platform: Microsoft Defender is available on multiple platforms, including Windows, Android, and iOS.
- Advanced Features: For Microsoft 365 subscribers, it includes additional features like a centralized management console, privacy protection, and more advanced threat protection capabilities
If you choose Microsoft Defender, you will obtain:
- Pro-Active antivirus
- Privacy protection
- Data breach indicator from darkweb
- Credit threats
- Family virus threat (not only you, but your family also protected)
- Device protection
In order to have Microsoft Defender you should have Microsoft 365 personal, family, or Microsoft Defender for Office 365. You
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