Chapter 11. Managing Security in Windows 7
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER INCLUDE
User Account Control
Security Policies
Designing BitLocker Support
Windows Firewall
Security is an integral part of any administrator's job. The number of possible attacks on any computer within a network continues to increase. Similarly, the amount of money and data lost because of attacks also continues to rise.
User Account Control (UAC) has been improved since it was first introduced in Windows Vista. It is an important tool that can be used to limit stealth malware attacks. A wide assortment of security settings is available in Group Policy. These can be used to configure password requirements, lockout policies, rights assignments, and much more. Windows Firewall ...
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