In addition to virus and other malware protection, Windows Defender also includes a basic, but effective, firewall that users can configure and adjust depending on their needs. This how-to tutorial shows you how to access and turn on the Windows Defender firewall.

What type of firewall is the Windows 10 Defender firewall?

Because Windows Defender Firewall is a host-based firewall that is included with the operating system, there is no additional hardware or software required.

Is Windows Defender and Windows Defender firewall same?

Windows Firewall (officially called Windows Defender Firewall in Windows 10), is a firewall component of Microsoft Windows. It was first included in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.