![]() Microsoft did not specify if this was an Edge-only feature or if it would work with other browsers like Google Chrome. App and browser control allows you to adjust settings for SmartScreen for apps and browsers, helping you be more informed and stay safer online by warning you of potential malicious sites, downloads and unrecognized apps and files from the Internet.Firewall and network protection provides information on the network connections and active Windows Firewall settings, as well as links to network troubleshooting information.Additionally, you have the option to start fresh with a clean install of Windows using the Refresh Windows feature. ![]() Device performance and health provides a single view of your latest Windows updates, drivers, battery life and storage capacity.You are also able to launch your third-party AV protection app directly from this screen. If you do not have a recognized third-party provider, Windows Defender Antivirus will take on the job of protecting your system until an AV app is installed. Virus and threat protection that works with third-party AV software.In a blog post outlining the new features, Rob Lefferts, partner director in the Windows and devices group, security and enterprise, outlined what he called “five pillars” that give you control and visibility of your device security, health and online safety experiences. With the Security Center, Microsoft is expanding beyond mere malware detection into overall system security. Though Windows Defender has never been a top-flight performer in detecting malware compared to vendors like Trend Micro and Kaspersky (see the latest AV Comparatives in PDF format), Microsoft has stuck with it, and it does make for a decent second line of defense. The Security Center is already available to Windows Insiders using preview builds of Windows 10. Microsoft has announced that as part of the Creator’s Update coming in April, it will introduce a new security service called Windows Defender Security Center, which is designed to act as a dashboard for all of your security features, including third-party security.
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