This article explains how to create and connect to a VPN in Windows 11 to help secure your internet connection at work or on public networks. Whether it's for work or personal use, you can connect to a virtual private network (VPN) on your Windows device.

In general, a VPN and proxy server connection might appear to have some similarities, but a VPN provides a more secure connection compared to a proxy server. For more info about setting up a VPN connection, see Connect to a VPN in Windows.

Protect your Android, iPhone, Mac, and Windows devices from threats by installing Microsoft Defender. Download Microsoft Defender on your devices either by: We encourage you to install Microsoft Defender on at least five devices per person. Ready to give it a try?

When is this benefit going away? Are any other Microsoft Defender features going away? Do I need to take any action? If you’ve onboarded to privacy protection, you should see a ‘Microsoft Defender’ VPN profile in the list of VPN profiles.

Privacy protection is a feature that creates a secure tunnel, also known as a VPN (Virtual Private Network) between your device and our servers, using encryption and authentication protocols.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint uses a virtual private network (VPN) to provide Web Protection capabilities that protect you against phishing or web-based attacks.

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Be safer over wireless connections In this article we'll show how you can better secure the ways you connect to the internet. Shouting across a crowded room Most devices today connect to their local network via wireless, a technology we commonly call Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi uses radio signals to connect your device and those radio signals can be either secured or open.

Top tips for working more securely from home These days many companies are asking their workers to work remotely. Working remotely can introduce a few new security concerns, especially for people who aren't accustomed to working away from the office. Here are some tips on how you can work from home (WFH) more securely.

Find out if your company has a virtual private network (VPN) that you can access when you need to use Wi-Fi away from the office. Store your data safely: If your company provides a resource for storing your work such as OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint, you should use that whenever possible rather than storing work only on your local computer.