2.5 - Defender Antivirus

Question 1

Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Answer 1

• Built-in antivirus for Windows 10 and 11
  – No additional third-party products required
• Included in the Windows Security app
  – Virus & threat protection
• May not specifically display “Defender Antivirus”
  – The name has changed over time
  – Windows Defender
  – Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Question 2

Activate or deactivate

Answer 2

• Don’t disable your security protection
  – This is for temporary troubleshooting
  – This will increase risk
  – Make sure you know what you’re doing
• Defender Antivirus operates in real-time
  – Enable or disable this feature
• Windows Security app
  – Virus & threat protection settings >
  – Manage settings > Real-time protection

Question 3

Updated definitions

Answer 3

• Antivirus is only as good as the latest signatures
  – It’s important to stay up to date
• Virus & threat protection updates
  – Check for updates
• Click the “Check for updates” button
  – Automatic updates are normally configured