Baseline protection
- Windows Update: keep automatic updates enabled.
- Microsoft Defender: real-time protection ON.
- SmartScreen: keep reputation-based protection enabled.
Account security
- MFA: enable multi-factor authentication where possible.
- Windows Hello: use PIN/biometrics.
- Admin hygiene: avoid daily use of admin accounts.
Data protection
- BitLocker: encrypt your system drive (where available).
- Backups: keep an offline copy (external drive) and/or cloud copy.
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