Windows Architecture Security

This page provides a brief overview of Windows architecture security.

Introduction

Windows architecture security is a layered approach to protecting the operating system and its underlying components from threats.

Several layers protect Windows:

Kernel Mode Protection: Protects the core OS and prevents unauthorized access.
User Account Control (UAC): Limits the privileges of applications, preventing malicious code from executing.
Security Filters: Block malicious content and applications.
Antivirus and Endpoint Security: Detect and remove malware.
Patch Management: Ensures the OS is updated with security fixes.

Windows architecture is built around several key components:

Process Isolation: Prevents unauthorized access between processes.

Memory Protection: Protects against buffer overflows and other memory-related attacks.

Access Control: Ensures users and processes have only the necessary permissions.

Security Auditing: Logs and analyzes system activity for suspicious behavior.