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Physical security
The term window security may refer to any of a range of measures used to avoid unauthorized access through windows, and prevent crimes such as burglary
Window_security
Computer operating system
Android. As of July 2026, Windows 11 is the most used desktop version of Windows, with a market share of 69%. Due to national security problems and reliance
Microsoft_Windows
The Security Log, in Microsoft Windows, is a log that contains records of login/logout activity or other security-related events specified by the system's
Windows_Security_Log
Microsoft Windows software
Security and Maintenance (formerly known as Action Center, and Security Center in earlier versions) is a component of the Windows NT family of operating
Security_and_Maintenance
2009 Microsoft operating system version
of system security and maintenance information, and tweaks were made to the User Account Control system to make it less intrusive. Windows 7 also shipped
Windows_7
2001 Microsoft operating system version
editions of Windows XP, however Microsoft has discouraged this practice, citing compatibility issues. All other security updates for Windows XP past the
Windows_XP
ShatterGARD Safety and security window films are polyester or PET films that are applied to glass and glazing in order to hold them together if the glass
Safety and security window film
Safety_and_security_window_film
Identifier used for user accounts and groups in Microsoft Windows
Security Identifier (SID) is a unique, immutable identifier of a user account, user group, or other security principal in the Windows NT family of operating
Security_Identifier
Film installed on glass surfaces
by their technical performance (privacy, solar control, safety and security). Window film is normally installed by professional service companies or installer
Window_film
Overview article
Windows Vista introduces numerous new security and safety features intended to deliver greater privacy, security, and system integrity than earlier releases
Security and safety features new to Windows Vista
Security_and_safety_features_new_to_Windows_Vista
2015 Microsoft operating system version
milestones that receive only critical and security updates. An ARM version of Windows 10 was released in 2018. Windows 10 received generally positive reviews
Windows_10
List of Windows 11 operating system versions
such as security patches, over their five-year lifespan of mainstream support. As with Windows 10 (since version 20H2), mainstream builds of Windows 11 are
Windows_11_version_history
Computer keyboard shortcut that triggers a reboot or system security function
invokes Windows Security in all versions and editions of Windows NT family except Windows XP. (See below.) Prior to Windows Vista, Windows Security was a
Control-Alt-Delete
Anti-malware software
program for Windows XP and was shipped with Windows Vista and Windows 7. It has evolved into a full antivirus program, replacing Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft_Defender_Antivirus
Discontinued antivirus product for Microsoft Windows
ran on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, but not on Windows 8 and later versions, which have built-in AV components known as Windows Defender
Microsoft_Security_Essentials
Security software
being Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, and Windows 11. It aims to improve
User_Account_Control
Process of renovating or making additions to one's home
concerns. Physical security measures: Access control systems and physical barriers, which can include fences, physical door and window security measures (e.g
Home_improvement
List of Windows 10 operating system versions
such as security patches, over their five-year lifespan of mainstream support. It was released on July 29, 2015. Mainstream builds of Windows 10 are labeled
Windows_10_version_history
Firewall software for Windows
for Windows offer a more user-friendly interface and additional features for analyzing these logs. List of Microsoft Windows components Security and safety
Windows_Firewall
Windows database that stores users' passwords
The Security Account Manager or System Account Manager (SAM) is a database file in Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8.1
Security_Account_Manager
2012 Microsoft operating system version
this version. Windows 8 garnered a mixed to negative reception upon launch. Although the reaction to its performance improvements, security enhancements
Windows_8
2021 Microsoft operating system version
generally praised for its updated visual design, improved window management, and enhanced security features. However, critics pointed to changes in the user
Windows_11
Methods to prevent unwanted entry
Locksmithing Lock picking Magnetic stripe card Security lighting Surveillance Window security Lynch, Tyler. "Security Is Key to the Future of Smart Locks". USA
Door_security
Disk encryption software for Microsoft Windows
full volume encryption feature included with Microsoft Windows versions starting with Windows Vista. It is designed to protect data by providing encryption
BitLocker
Computer security expert (born 1975)
Mwende Window Snyder (born 1975), better known as Window Snyder, is an American computer security expert. She has been a top security officer at Square
Window_Snyder
Range of ideas tolerated in public discourse
Overton window is the range of subjects and arguments politically acceptable to the mainstream population at a given time. It is also known as the window of
Overton_window
Microsoft authentication protocols
Windows Authentication. Integrated Windows Authentication uses the security features of Windows clients and servers. Unlike Basic Authentication or Digest Authentication
Integrated Windows Authentication
Integrated_Windows_Authentication
Windows security hole
unpatched Windows NT-based versions of Microsoft Windows from Windows 2000 through Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. Microsoft issued a security patch
BlueKeep
Security descriptors are data structures of security information for securable Windows objects, that is objects that can be identified by a unique name
Security_descriptor
Computer operating system component
Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) is a process in Microsoft Windows operating systems that is responsible for enforcing the security policy
Local Security Authority Subsystem Service
Local_Security_Authority_Subsystem_Service
Type of window screen
A window shutter is a solid and stable window covering, usually consisting of a frame of vertical stiles and horizontal rails (top, centre and bottom)
Window_shutter
Free and open-source disk encryption utility
format. An independent security audit of TrueCrypt released 29 September 2015 found TrueCrypt includes two vulnerabilities in the Windows installation driver
VeraCrypt
Differences and similarities between Windows Vista and Windows XP
Windows XP and Windows Vista differ considerably in regards to their security architecture, networking technologies, management and administration, shell
Comparison of Windows Vista and Windows XP
Comparison_of_Windows_Vista_and_Windows_XP
Romanian cybersecurity technology company
all-in-one plans are available for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android, and offered in tiers, including Bitdefender Ultimate Security, and specific plans for small
Bitdefender
2006 Microsoft operating system version
developers were also re-tasked to build updates to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 to strengthen security. Faced with ongoing delays and concerns about
Windows_Vista
Antivirus computer program
Technologies, a subsidiary of Avast, a part of Gen Digital. It is available for Windows, macOS and Android. The brand AVG comes from Grisoft's first product, Anti-Virus
AVG_AntiVirus
Software update distribution service for Microsoft Windows
as the various Microsoft antivirus products, including Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials. Since its inception, Microsoft has introduced
Windows_Update
Configuration interface of Windows 8 or later
and the Windows Insider program. Unlike what its name says, it cannot alter any security-related feature of the operating system. Windows Server 2022
Settings_(Windows)
Security feature in Windows operating systems
Mandatory Integrity Control (MIC) is a core security feature of Windows Vista and later that adds mandatory access control to running processes based
Mandatory_Integrity_Control
Variable containing a public key in Windows NT 4.0
the key would allow the United States National Security Agency (NSA) to subvert any Windows user's security. Microsoft denied the speculation and said that
NSAKEY
Discontinued source-available disk encryption utility
software may contain unfixed security issues, and that development of TrueCrypt was discontinued in May 2014, following Windows XP's end of support. The message
TrueCrypt
Antivirus computer program
internet security applications developed by Avast, a subsidiary of Gen Digital Inc.. It is available on multiple systems, including Microsoft Windows, macOS
Avast_Antivirus
German computer security software company
Digital Inc. Avira offers the following security products and tools for Microsoft Windows: Avira Free Security: The free edition antivirus/anti-spyware
Avira
Database for Microsoft Windows
and services in Windows, all registry keys may be restricted by access control lists (ACLs), depending on user privileges, or on security tokens acquired
Windows_Registry
Suite of Microsoft security protocols
In a Windows network, NT (New Technology) LAN Manager (NTLM) is a suite of Microsoft security protocols intended to provide authentication, integrity,
NTLM
Web browser by Microsoft
the Windows line of operating systems. While IE has been discontinued on most Windows editions, it remains supported on certain editions of Windows, such
Internet_Explorer
Type of door or window shutter consisting of many horizontal slats hinged together
A roller shutter, security shutter, coiling door, roller door or sectional overhead door is a specialized type of door or window shutter consisting of
Roller_shutter
Window composed of adjustable parallel louvres set in a frame
in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A jalousie window (UK: /ˈdʒælʊziː/, US: /ˈdʒæləsiː/), louvred window (Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Southeast
Jalousie_window
Discontinued network configuration software produced by Microsoft (2005-08)
also be applied. Since SteadyState would normally remove any Windows updates or security patches installed, SteadyState can be configured to check for
Windows_SteadyState
Anti-malware software
an anti-malware and anti-virus program for the Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows XP and later). It is designed to remove and protect against
IObit_Malware_Fighter
and security advances first introduced with Windows Vista, and was significantly more modular than its predecessor, Windows Server 2003. Windows Server
Microsoft Windows version history
Microsoft_Windows_version_history
A security log is used to track security-related information on a computer system. Examples include: Windows Security Log Internet Connection Firewall
Security_log
Internet security suite developed by Kaspersky Lab
Security (KIS) is an internet security suite developed by Kaspersky Lab compatible with Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. Kaspersky Internet Security offers
Kaspersky_Internet_Security
Software architecture by Microsoft
system with better privacy, security, and system integrity. It was an initiative to implement Trusted Computing concepts to Windows. NGSCB was the result of
Next-Generation Secure Computing Base
Next-Generation_Secure_Computing_Base
Security feature in Microsoft browsers
Killbit is a security feature in web browsers based on Microsoft's Trident engine (such as Internet Explorer) and other ActiveX containers that respect
Killbit
Computer protection software
between ESET Smart Security 4.0 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 but these were remedied by an update. On August 17, 2010, ESET Smart Security version 4.2 was
ESET_NOD32
Computer security evaluation tool
security state by assessing missing security updates and less-secure security settings within Microsoft Windows, Windows components such as Internet Explorer
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
Microsoft_Baseline_Security_Analyzer
Anti-malware software
listed Malwarebytes as a Recommended Product in its 2025 review of Windows security software. Additionally, in 2025, Malwarebytes received multiple Excellent
Malwarebytes_(software)
long-term support variant of Windows 10 Enterprise, released every 2 to 3 years. Each release is supported with security updates for either 5 or 10 years
Windows_10_editions
Anti-spyware program
SpyHunter is an anti-spyware computer program for the Microsoft Windows (Windows XP and later) operating system. It is designed to remove malware, such
SpyHunter_(security_software)
Security auditing tool for Windows
is the name of various Windows programs that outputs the LM and NTLM password hashes of local user accounts from the Security Account Manager (SAM) database
Pwdump
Exploit mitigation software
freeware security toolkit for Microsoft Windows, developed by Microsoft. It provides a unified interface to enable and fine-tune Windows security features
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit
Enhanced_Mitigation_Experience_Toolkit
Security technology in Microsoft Windows
Edgar Barbosa. "Windows Vista UIPI" (PDF). COSEINC. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-18. Retrieved 2012-04-18. "Microsoft Security Servicing Criteria
User Interface Privilege Isolation
User_Interface_Privilege_Isolation
Exploitable weakness in a computer system
In computer security, a vulnerability is a flaw or weakness in a system's design, implementation, or management that can be exploited by a malicious actor
Vulnerability (computer security)
Vulnerability_(computer_security)
Windows application programming interface
Security Support Provider Interface (SSPI) is a component of Windows API that performs security-related operations such as authentication. SSPI functions
Security Support Provider Interface
Security_Support_Provider_Interface
Process of changing installed software to newer versions
bug fixes, entirely new features, as is the case of SP2 of Windows XP (e.g. Windows Security Center), or SP3 and SP4 of the heavily database dependent
Software_update
Application programming interface
Schneier, Bruce (December 17, 2007). "Dual_EC_DRBG Added to Windows Vista". Schneier on Security. Retrieved January 13, 2010. Schneier, Bruce (November 15
Microsoft_CryptoAPI
New features added in Windows XP
As the next version of Windows NT after Windows 2000, as well as the successor to Windows Me, Windows XP introduced many new features but it also removed
Features_new_to_Windows_XP
Windows API for cryptography
April 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2017. "What's New in Security for Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition". Technet.microsoft.com. 11 September
Data_Protection_API
Antivirus solution
"Five important security apps for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows". Ars Technica. 2008-04-24. Retrieved 2013-06-19. "Internet Security Reviews". PC Pro.
Kaspersky_Anti-Virus
Form of online advertising
vulnerabilities/security holes in browser security. A variation on the pop-up window, the pop-under advertisement, opens a new browser window under the active window
Pop-up_ad
Discontinued Windows NT component
Windows NT that encrypts the Security Account Manager (SAM) database using a 128-bit RC4 encryption key. Introduced in the Q143475 hotfix for Windows
Syskey
Authentication protocol to validate users
was included in Windows NT 4.0 SP4 and was added to Windows 98 in the "Windows 98 Dial-Up Networking Security Upgrade Release" and Windows 95 in the "Dial
MS-CHAP
1999 Microsoft operating system version
Windows 2000 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft, targeting the server and business markets. It is the direct
Windows_2000
Password recovery software
(often abbreviated to Cain) was a password recovery tool for Microsoft Windows. It could recover many kinds of passwords using methods such as network
Cain_and_Abel_(software)
Security feature of Microsoft Windows
system security, reliability, and performance. Although Microsoft does not recommend it, it is possible to patch the kernel on x86 editions of Windows; however
Kernel_Patch_Protection
Internet security software company
"True Vector Internet Monitor", also known as "TrueVector Security Engine", is a Windows service that is the core of ZoneAlarm. In the processes list
ZoneAlarm
Computer security testing tool
The Metasploit Project is a computer security project that provides information about security vulnerabilities and aids in penetration testing and IDS
Metasploit
Microsoft server software for information rights management
Management Services or RMS before Windows Server 2008) is a server software for information rights management shipped with Windows Server. It uses encryption
Active Directory Rights Management Services
Active_Directory_Rights_Management_Services
Microsoft Windows anti-malware system
parties. Beginning in Windows 10, Microsoft placed SmartScreen settings in the Windows Security app (formerly Windows Defender Security Center). SmartScreen
Microsoft_SmartScreen
Spanish cybersecurity software company
Security | Panda Media Center". Pandasoftware.com. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 28 October 2016. "Antivirus for Windows,
Panda_Security
Construction element consisting of at least two glass plates
of two or more glass window panes separated by a space to reduce heat transfer across a part of the building envelope. A window with insulating glass
Insulated_glazing
Exploitable flaw in Microsoft Windows
Mimikatz is both an exploit on Microsoft Windows that extracts passwords stored in memory and software that performs that exploit. It was created by French
Mimikatz
Secure network protocol suite
Data in Transit with IPsec Archived 2008-10-13 at the Wayback Machine WindowsSecurity.com article by Deb Shinder IPsec on Microsoft TechNet Microsoft IPsec
IPsec
Microsoft webmail service
Messenger and MSN Spaces (later Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Spaces, respectively). In 1999, hackers revealed a security flaw in Hotmail that permitted
Outlook.com
Wi-Fi network scanner application
signal strength, and security Graphs signal strength over time Shows which Wi-Fi network channels overlap Version 5.0: Microsoft Windows 7 or higher Version
InSSIDer
Process of disabling entire booting
Bootloader unlocking is the process of disabling the bootloader security that enforces secure boot during the boot procedure. It can allow advanced customizations
Bootloader_unlocking
Edition of Windows XP for x86-64 computers, released in 2005
features of Windows XP such as System Restore, Windows Messenger, Fast User Switching, Welcome Screen, Security Center and games, of which Windows Server 2003
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows_XP_Professional_x64_Edition
Cryptographic algorithm for random number generation
RtlGenRandom. A 2007 paper from Hebrew University suggested security problems in the Windows 2000 implementation of CryptGenRandom (assuming the attacker
CryptGenRandom
Indian multinational cybersecurity software company
cybersecurity software company, headquartered in Pune. The company develops security software for consumers, servers, cloud computing environments and small
Quick_Heal
Set of practices to protect homes against crime
frame of the door or window. The two part system connects securely when a door or window is closed, creating a security circuit. Window sensors use a range
Home_security
Computer program that modifies other programs to replicate itself and spread
(for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7) for real-time protection, the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (now included with Windows (Security) Updates
Computer_virus
Microprocessor security vulnerability
noted above. On 14 November 2017, security researcher Alex Ionescu publicly mentioned changes in the new version of Windows 10 that would cause some speed
Meltdown (security vulnerability)
Meltdown_(security_vulnerability)
Version of Windows Server, released in 2003
Windows Server 2003, codenamed "Whistler Server", is the sixth major version of the Windows NT operating system produced by Microsoft and the first server
Windows_Server_2003
Email and file encryption package
"Index of /Beta". Retrieved 2025-03-11. "Gpg4win - Email-Security using GnuPG for Windows". 2009-08-14. Archived from the original on 2009-08-14. Retrieved
Gpg4win
2005 computer security vulnerability
The Windows Metafile vulnerability—also called the Metafile Image Code Execution and abbreviated MICE—is a security vulnerability in the way some versions
Windows Metafile vulnerability
Windows_Metafile_vulnerability
Application programming interface for capturing network traffic
library; for Windows, there is a port of libpcap named WinPcap that is no longer supported or developed, and a port named Npcap for Windows 7 and later
Pcap
Version of Windows Server, released in 2013
It is a cumulative set of security, critical and other updates. Windows Server 2012 R2, like previous versions of Windows Server before it and versions
Windows_Server_2012_R2
Overview of the features newly introduced in the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system
Windows 7, Microsoft Windows was deprecating some features that originated in earlier versions of Windows and included up to Windows Vista. Windows 7
Features_new_to_Windows_7
1954 film by Alfred Hitchcock
Rear Window is a 1954 American mystery thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by John Michael Hayes, based on Cornell Woolrich's
Rear_Window
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