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Modernize your Security Operations Center with Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native SIEM solution powered by AI and automation that delivers intelligent security analytics across your entire enterprise.
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New Guidance for Securing Public Key Infrastructure
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is used as a building block to provide key security controls, such as data protection and authentication for organizations.
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Reliability Series #1: Reliability vs. resilience
Whenever I speak to customers and partners about reliability I’m reminded that while objectives and priorities differ between organizations and customers, at the end of the day, everyone wants their service to work. -
How do I know if I already have antivirus software?
If your computer is running Windows 8, you already have antivirus software. Tailored AI insights from Microsoft Security Copilot
Empower your defenders to detect hidden patterns, harden defenses, and respond to incidents faster with generative AI.
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Enterprise Threat Encounters: Scenarios and Recommendations – Part 1
Many of the IT Professionals that contact our customer service and support group have common questions related to security incidents and are seeking guidance on how to mitigate threats from determined adversaries.
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Detect and remove spyware
Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain actions—generally without appropriately obtaining your consent—such as: If your computer is running Windows 8, you can use the built-in Windows Defender to help you detect and get rid of spyware and other malware. -
Parental controls in Xbox One
Xbox One is the newest all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. -
Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials: Which one do I need?
Depending on which operating system your computer is running, you can use either Windows Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials to get rid of malicious software and viruses. Go beyond data protection with Microsoft Purview
Govern, protect, and manage all of your data with Microsoft Purview, comprehensive solutions to help give you better visibility and control.
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Check security settings in Windows Vista
The newest version of Windows is Windows 8, but we know that many of you still use Windows Vista. -
Can I use Microsoft Security Essentials with Windows 8?
A reader writes: Can I use Microsoft Security Essentials with Windows 8? No—but you don’t need to. -
What is a Microsoft account?
A Microsoft account (formerly known as a Windows Live ID) is a single email address and password you use to sign in to various Microsoft products and services. -
Microsoft’s Free Security Tools – URLScan Security Tool
One of the best ways to keep potentially malicious Internet traffic from attacking your Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server is to keep it from getting to the Web server service.
