Microsoft® Windows® Security Resource Kit, Second Edition

Best Practices

• Educate users. The best defense against e-mail viruses and Web viruses is to educate users about how to use the Internet safely. You should teach users how to answer common prompts relating to ActiveX controls and macros.

• Install and maintain antivirus software. By keeping antivirus software up to date, you will be protected from nearly all known attacks on Office applications and documents.

• Apply security updates. Always apply the latest security updates to any application that you use on your network, including Microsoft Internet Explorer and Office.

• Implement secure default settings. Use the Custom Installation Wizard to install security default settings for Office System 2003.

• Use Group Policy to manage security settings. Import ...