

Microsoft Defender Antivirus and the Windows Security app use similarly named services for specific purposes. Family options, which includes access to parental controls along with tips and information for keeping kids safe online.Device performance & health, which has information about drivers, storage space, and general Windows Update issues.Device security, which provides access to built-in device security settings.App & browser control, covering Windows Defender SmartScreen settings and Exploit protection mitigations.Firewall & network protection, which has information and access to firewall settings, including Windows Defender Firewall.


See Enable and configure Microsoft Defender AV always-on protection and monitoring.

It is not the Microsoft Defender Security Center web portal console that is used to review and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. The Windows Security app is a client interface on Windows 10, version 1703 and later.
