What is Device Security in Windows 10 and how to hide this area?

Windows Defender has now been integrated into Windows security and it includes a Security of the device This section of Windows 10 is intended to give you a better idea of ​​the security features built into your Windows device. In this article, we will explain what is the security of devices in Windows 10 and how you can disable or hide it.

Device security in Windows 10

The & #39;Security of the deviceThe "Zone of Protection in Windows 10" is one of seven zones that protect your device and allow you to specify how you want to protect your device in Windows Security Center.

The seven domains include

In general, device security gives you a better understanding of the security features built into your Windows device. This page provides you with reports on the status and management of the security features built into your devices, including enabling / disabling features to provide enhanced protection.

What you see in 'Device Security' will depend on the security features built into your device. On this panel, one of the following messages will appear, depending on your device's system configuration:

• Your device meets standard hardware security requirements
• Your device meets the requirements for improved hardware security
• Your device exceeds the requirements for enhanced hardware security
• Standard hardware security not supported.

Typically, the available features are-

1. Basic insulation provides additional protection against malware and other attacks by isolating IT processes from your operating system and device. You can enable, disable and change the settings of the main isolation functions here.
2. Integrity of memory can prevent malicious code from gaining access to highly secure processes in the event of an attack.
3. Secure start Prevents sophisticated rootkit malware from infecting your system during startup.
4. Security processor provides additional encryption features.

This is where you will also see all relevant error messages regarding your security processor:

1. The device status attestation is not supported on this unit.
2. TPM storage is not available. Please clear your TPM.
3. The boot log measured by the TPM is missing. Try to restart your device.
4. There is a problem with your TPM. Try to restart your device.
5. A firmware update is required for your security processor (TPM).
6. The secure platform module is disabled and requires your attention.
7. Your TPM is not compatible with your firmware and may not work properly.
8. The certificate of integrity of the device is not available. Please clear your TPM.

This area can be hidden from users. This can be useful if, as an administrator, you do not want them to see or have access to this area. If you choose to hide the account protection area, it will no longer appear on the Windows Security Center home page and its icon will not appear in the navigation bar on the side of the application.

Show or hide device security via GPEDIT

1. Run gpedit open the Group Policy Editor
2. Move towards The configuration of a computer > Administrative templates > Windows components > Windows security > Security of the device.
3. Open the Hide the device security zone setting
4. Set it on On.
5. Click on D & #39; agreement.

Hide device security through the registry

1. Double-click on the downloaded Hide-Device-Security.reg file to merge it.
2. Click on Run on the prompt. Click on Yes at the invitation of the UAC and D & #39; agreement to allow the merger.
3. Restart the PC to apply.
4. You can now delete the downloaded .reg file.

View device security through the registry

1. Double-click on the downloaded Show Device-Security.reg file to merge it.
2. Click on Run on the prompt. Click on Yes at the UAC prompt, and D & #39; agreement to allow the merger.
3. Restart the PC to apply.
4. You can now delete the downloaded .reg file.

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