Windows Firewall and Defender

Windows defender

built-in antivirus protection, protects from viruses, malware, spyware, etc.

real-time protection

checks files and activities as you use your computer

quick scan

checks common locations for threats

full scan

checks much more of your computer

window’s firewall

monitors traffic network and applies rules about what you can communicate with your computer

inbound traffic

traffic coming into your computer (e.g. another computer trying to connect to yours)

outbound traffic

traffic going out of your computer, (e.g. your browser trying to connect to a website)

Domain Firewall Profile

connected to a school or company domain network

Private Firewall Profile

trusted networks (home wifi)

Public Firewall Profile

untrusted networks (e.g. Coffee Shop wifi)

check firewall profile

Get-NetFirewallProfile

check Microsoft Defender Status

Get-MpComputerStatus