Windows Security Checks
9 checks Pareto Security runs on Windows
Each check covers a common security misconfiguration on Windows, with links to step-by-step fixes.
| Check | Description | Required in frameworks |
|---|---|---|
| Antivirus is installed | Learn about antivirus on Windows and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, SOC compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Windows. | CIS ISO NIST CSF SOC |
| Automatic Updates are enabled | Learn about Updates on Windows and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, SOC compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Windows. | CIS ISO NIST CSF SOC |
| Disk encryption is enabled | Learn about BitLocker disk encryption on Windows and how to enable it. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, SOC compliance frameworks. | CIS ISO NIST CSF SOC |
| Firewall is on | Learn about Firewall on Windows and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, SOC compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Windows. | CIS ISO NIST CSF SOC |
| Pareto Security is up-to-date | Learn about Pareto Security updates. Run this check automatically with the free Pareto Security app for Windows. Compatible with the latest Windows. | |
| Password after sleep or screensaver is on | Learn about password protection after sleep or screensaver on Windows and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, SOC compliance frameworks. | CIS ISO NIST CSF SOC |
| Password manager is installed | Learn about why you should use password manager. Aligned with NIST, Essentials, SOC compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Windows. | NIST CSF Essentials SOC |
| Remote Login is off | Learn about Remote Login on Windows and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, Essentials compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Windows. | CIS Essentials |
| Screen Saver shows after 20 min | Learn about Screensaver on Windows and how it should be configured. Aligned with CIS, ISO, NIST, SOC compliance frameworks. Compatible with the latest Windows. | CIS ISO NIST CSF SOC |