Name : Tariq faleh alharbi ID : 3700350 LAB1 All Steps : Explain the protection options available in Windows Security. Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender Antivirus Before you dive into this guide, you need to understand the difference between "Microsoft Defender Antivirus" and "Windows Security." Windows Security is the application that provides a unified experience to view status and manages security features, such as antivirus, firewall, performance, and other security features. On the other hand, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is the default antimalware engine that offers real-time protection against may forms of malware, including viruses, spyware, ransomware, and hackers. Installing a third-party antivirus will disable the Microsoft Defender Antivirus automatically, but it'll not affect the functionality of Windows Security. In the same way, disabling Microsoft Defender Antivirus or Microsoft Defender Firewall won't disable Windows Security.