Windows 11 is designed with security in mind, featuring layers of protection enabled by default. This means that out-of-the-box, Windows 11 devices come with security features like credential safeguards and malware shields already active, which helps reduce security incidents by 58%. In contrast, Windows 10 often required manual configuration to enable these safeguards.

Windows 11 employs several features to protect against credential theft, including Windows Hello and TPM 2.0, which work together to secure identities. These hardware-backed protections have led to businesses reporting 2.8 times fewer instances of identity theft, significantly enhancing overall security for employees.

Windows 11 streamlines IT management through a chip-to-cloud security solution, which has reportedly improved productivity for IT and security teams by 25%. The integrated security features and modern device management tools, such as Microsoft Intune, help ensure that devices connecting to the network are trustworthy and compliant, simplifying the overall management process.