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title: Manage Windows Security in Windows 10 in S mode
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# Manage Windows Security in Windows 10 in S mode

**Applies to**

- Windows 10 in S mode, version 1803

**Audience**

- Enterprise security administrators

**Manageability available with**

- Microsoft Intune

Windows 10 in S mode is streamlined for tighter security and superior performance. With Windows 10 in S mode, users can only use apps from the Microsoft Store, ensuring Microsoft-verified security so you can minimize malware attacks. In addition, using Microsoft Edge provides a more secure browser experience, with extra protections against phishing and malicious software.

The Windows Security interface is a little different in Windows 10 in S mode. The **Virus & threat protection** area has fewer options, because the built-in security of Windows 10 in S mode prevents viruses and other threats from running on devices in your organization. In addition, devices running Windows 10 in S mode receive security updates automatically.

![Screen shot of the Windows Security app Virus & threat protection area in Windows 10 in S mode](images/security-center-virus-and-threat-protection-windows-10-in-s-mode.png)

For more information about Windows 10 in S mode, including how to switch out of S mode, see [Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise in S mode](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode).

## Managing Windows Security settings with Intune

In the enterprise, you can only manage security settings for devices running Windows 10 in S mode with Microsoft Intune or other mobile device management apps. Windows 10 in S mode prevents making changes via PowerShell scripts.

For information about using Intune to manage Windows Security settings on your organization's devices, see [Set up Intune](https://docs.microsoft.com/intune/setup-steps) and [Endpoint protection settings for Windows 10 (and later) in Intune](https://docs.microsoft.com/intune/endpoint-protection-windows-10).