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title: "Windows 11 Security Guide: Powerful Security by Design"
description: Windows 11 is designed with layers of security enabled by default, so you can focus on your work, not your security settings. Out-of-the-box features such as credential safeguards, malware shields and application protection led to a reported 58% drop in security incidents.
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# [Windows 11 Security Guide: Powerful Security by Design](https://blog.8it.ca/blog/windows-11-security-guide-powerful-security-by-design1704215579)

 Written by [JOE USSIA](https://blog.8it.ca/blog/author/joe-ussia) | Jan 2, 2024 5:13:00 PM

Windows 11 is designed with layers of security enabled by default, so you can focus on your work, not your security settings. Out-of-the-box features such as credential safeguards, malware shields and application protection led to a reported 58% drop in security incidents.

[View: Windows 11 Security Guide: Powerful Security by Design](https://stuf.in/bd25hi)

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