Keep your Windows 11 PC safe with Local Security Authority protection

Local Security Authority (LSA) protection is an important Windows process that verifies a user’s identity. It manages necessary system credentials like passwords and tokens related to Microsoft accounts and Azure.

You must enable the Local Security Authority protection if you want to protect your credentials from attackers. In this article, we’ll go through three different ways by which you can enable Local Security Authority protection on your computer.

How to Enable Local Security Authority Protection Using Windows Security

Windows Security is your one-stop security center to protect your personal data and network settings. You can use it to scan systems for viruses, protect accounts, manage device performance, and control apps and browsers.

Windows Security is also one of the places to enable the Local Security Authority protection feature. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Press the Win key to open the Start Menu.
  2. In the search bar, type Windows Security and press Enter.
  3. Choose Device security from the left panel.
  4. Select the Core isolation details option under the Core isolation section.
  5. Enable the toggle under the Local Security Authority protection section.
  6. Click Yes to the UAC that pops up.

You’ll have to restart your computer to see the changes.

Aman Kumar “How to Enable Local Security Authority (LSA) Protection in Windows 11), makeuseof.com, Dec 23, 2022


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