Articles and Information To Help You Secure Your Windows Computer
Articles and information to help you understand the holes and vulnerabilities in the Windows operating system and how to configure your computer to make it as secure as possible.
Creating a New User Account in Windows Vista
A step-by-step quick tip to walk through the steps for creating a new user account in Windows Vista and assigning it a secure password to protect it.
A step-by-step quick tip to walk through the steps for creating a new user account in Windows Vista and assigning it a secure password to protect it.
Backup and Restore Data in Windows Vista
A visual, step-by-step tutorial to illustrate how to backup and restore data in Microsoft Windows Vista
A visual, step-by-step tutorial to illustrate how to backup and restore data in Microsoft Windows Vista
Internet Explorer Protected Mode
A brief overview of the new Protected Mode of Internet Explorer in Vista ad how it helps to protect your computer
A brief overview of the new Protected Mode of Internet Explorer in Vista ad how it helps to protect your computer
Password Policy Settings
Windows Vista enables you to control many of the features and functions by [link url=http://netsecurity.about.com/od/stepbystep/ss/winpasswords.htm]configuring Local Security Policy settings[/link]. There are six components that make up the Password Policy under Vista Local Security Policy. Click the links below for more details about what each of these six policy settings means and how you shoul…
Windows Vista enables you to control many of the features and functions by [link url=http://netsecurity.about.com/od/stepbystep/ss/winpasswords.htm]configuring Local Security Policy settings[/link]. There are six components that make up the Password Policy under Vista Local Security Policy. Click the links below for more details about what each of these six policy settings means and how you shoul…
Password Policy: Enforce Password History
A brief explanation of the Enforce Password History setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
A brief explanation of the Enforce Password History setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
Password Policy: Maximum Password Age
A brief explanation of the Maximum Password Age setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
A brief explanation of the Maximum Password Age setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
Password Policy: Minimum Password Age
A brief explanation of the Minimum Password Age setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
A brief explanation of the Minimum Password Age setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
Password Policy: Minimum Password Length
A brief explanation of the Minimum Password Length setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
A brief explanation of the Minimum Password Length setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
Password Policy: Password Must Meet Complexity Requirements
A brief explanation of the Password Must Meet Complexity Requirements setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
A brief explanation of the Password Must Meet Complexity Requirements setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
Password Policy: Store Passwords Using Reversible Encryption
A brief explanation of the Store Passwords Using Reversible Encryption setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
A brief explanation of the Store Passwords Using Reversible Encryption setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
Rootkits: They're Not Just For *Nix Anymore
Rootkits have been around for years, but have been most commonly associated with Unix and Linux systems. Recently, there has been a rise in the use of rootkits, particularly malicious rootkits, on computers using versions of the Windows operating system.
Rootkits have been around for years, but have been most commonly associated with Unix and Linux systems. Recently, there has been a rise in the use of rootkits, particularly malicious rootkits, on computers using versions of the Windows operating system.
Security and Antivirus Software for Windows Vista
Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista, is the most secure version of the flagship operating system yet, it still requires protection from malware and other threats by antivirus and other computer security software. This is a quick look at some of the first security products available for Vista
Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista, is the most secure version of the flagship operating system yet, it still requires protection from malware and other threats by antivirus and other computer security software. This is a quick look at some of the first security products available for Vista
UAC (User Account Control) Policy Settings Explained
One of the most misunderstood features of Windows Vista has been User Account Control, better know by its acronym- UAC. The purpose of the feature is to enforce users running as Standard Users rather than as Administrators and to implement the concept of Least Privileged Access. In a nutshell- the user account should only have access to files, folders, and other objects that it needs access to. G…
One of the most misunderstood features of Windows Vista has been User Account Control, better know by its acronym- UAC. The purpose of the feature is to enforce users running as Standard Users rather than as Administrators and to implement the concept of Least Privileged Access. In a nutshell- the user account should only have access to files, folders, and other objects that it needs access to. G…
User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator Account
A brief explanation of the Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator Accoun setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
A brief explanation of the Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator Accoun setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
User Account Control: Allow UIAccess Applications to Prompt w/o Secure Desktop
A brief explanation of the Allow UIAccess Applications to Prompt for Elevation Without Using the Secure Desktop setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
A brief explanation of the Allow UIAccess Applications to Prompt for Elevation Without Using the Secure Desktop setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
User Account Control: Behavior of Elevation for Administrators in Admin Mode
A brief explanation of the Behavior of the Elevation Prompt for Administrators in Admin Approval Mode setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
A brief explanation of the Behavior of the Elevation Prompt for Administrators in Admin Approval Mode setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
User Account Control: Behavior of the Elevation Prompt for Standard Users
A brief explanation of the Behavior of the Elevation Prompt for Standard Users setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
A brief explanation of the Behavior of the Elevation Prompt for Standard Users setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
User Account Control: Only Elevate Executables Signed and Validated
A brief explanation of the Only Elevate Executables That are Signed and Validated setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
A brief explanation of the Only Elevate Executables That are Signed and Validated setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
User Account Control: Only Elevate UIAccess App Installed in Secure Locations
A brief explanation of the Only Elevate UIAccess Applications That are Installed in Secure Locations setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
A brief explanation of the Only Elevate UIAccess Applications That are Installed in Secure Locations setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
User Account Control: Run All Users, Including Administrators, as Standard Users
A brief explanation of the Run All Users, Including Administrators, as Standard Users setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
A brief explanation of the Run All Users, Including Administrators, as Standard Users setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
User Account Control: Virtualizes File and Registry Write Failures to Per-User
A brief explanation of the Virtualizes File and Registry Write Failures to Per-User Locations setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
A brief explanation of the Virtualizes File and Registry Write Failures to Per-User Locations setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
User Account Control:Detect App Installations and Prompt for Elevation
A brief explanation of the Detect Application Installations and Prompt for Elevation setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
A brief explanation of the Detect Application Installations and Prompt for Elevation setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
Using Parental Controls in Windows Vista
A visual step-by-step guide to configuring and using the Parental Controls features of Windows Vista
A visual step-by-step guide to configuring and using the Parental Controls features of Windows Vista
Vista Sidebar Security Gadgets
One of the semi-frivilous new features of Vista is the Sidebar, which can hold a variety of "Gadgets". There are gadgets to display the time, the local weather, your calendar, and a wide variety of third-party gadgets for monitoring all aspects of your computer system. These are the top picks for security-related Gadgets for the Sidebar.
One of the semi-frivilous new features of Vista is the Sidebar, which can hold a variety of "Gadgets". There are gadgets to display the time, the local weather, your calendar, and a wide variety of third-party gadgets for monitoring all aspects of your computer system. These are the top picks for security-related Gadgets for the Sidebar.
WMF Image Handling Exploit Q&A
A series of questions and answers to help shed some light and provide some direction on this dangerous, unpatched exploit
A series of questions and answers to help shed some light and provide some direction on this dangerous, unpatched exploit