88 TECH ADVISOR • MAY 2021GUIDE TO PC SECURITY
seein othersuites,butsomeofthose
things,suchasautomatedbackups, are
built into other parts of Windows.
If you’re all about the added features
of a top-tier security suite then Windows
Security will not be a satisfying option.
It doesn’t have encrypted cloud storage
for sensitive documents, secure file
erase, a password manager, or a VPN
subscription. Granted, many of these
features would likely land Microsoft in
hot water with anti-trust authorities.
For that reason we wouldn’t expect the
tech giant to push much beyond the
equivalent of third-party free antivirus
suites, which is what we’re seeing now.
Windows Security offers good
protection, but if you look at the testing
comparisons to other suites, there
are still better options. Nevertheless,
Windows Security has come a long way
and should continue to improve its basic
protection and detection capabilities..