Five Most Tasks You Need To Execute To Ensure Windows Security -

Stop attackers from finding your computer on a local network.

🚨 Save your recovery key in a safe, physical location. 5. Harden Your Network Settings

Turn on This patches security holes before they can be exploited. 2. Configure Windows Security & Defender Stop attackers from finding your computer on a local network

I can provide specific click-by-click steps based on your setup.

Set your network profile to when on Wi-Fi (even at home). This hides your PC from other devices. Harden Your Network Settings Turn on This patches

This prevents malware from gaining deep system access automatically. 4. Turn on BitLocker Encryption

Windows has built-in protection that is often sufficient for most users. Ensure is toggled on. Set your network profile to when on Wi-Fi (even at home)

💡 Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on your Microsoft account to add a final layer of defense that passwords alone can't provide. To help you tighten things up even further, let me know: Are you on Windows 10 or 11 ? Is this for a personal laptop or a work station ? Do you use any third-party antivirus software currently?