Windows Defender Firewall

Windows Defender, you can enforce specific policies to make sure it's enabled and functioning optimally.

• Enable Windows Defender Antivirus: Ensure that Windows Defender is active on the server.

  • Path: Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Defender Antivirus -> Turn off Windows Defender Antivirus -> Disabled.

• Real-time Protection: Enforce real-time protection settings to ensure that the server is protected in real time from threats.

  • Path: Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Defender Antivirus -> Real-time Protection -> Turn off real-time protection -> Disabled.

You can also change & play with other policies here to hardern the security according to the organisational requirements