Chapter 12

Understanding Internet Explorer Security

Internet Explorer (IE) is the primary web browser used on Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7. Because it’s so common to use the Internet to research and to do regular work, it’s important to understand some of the security risks and some of the security mechanisms that help protect users. InPrivate Filtering and InPrivate Browsing help you control what data is stored on a system. You can also delete browsing history to erase the data that is stored on your system. When a user visits a website, IE automatically detects the zone and applies different security settings based on this detected zone. Most browsing sessions will automatically run in the Internet zone, but there are some exceptions. ...

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