Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications

Chapter 15. Best Practices for Microsoft Windows and Application Security

THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK you have learned about the Microsoft Windows operating system and application environments. You've learned about techniques to make your Windows computers more secure. Most previous chapters contain a section that presents best practices for each of the topics in the body of the chapter. This last chapter lists each of the best practices for securing Microsoft Windows computers and software. Use this chapter as a single resource to organize what you've learned throughout the book and apply it to your environment. These best practices will help you sort through a lot of information and focus on the steps you can take to make the biggest impact for your ...