Windows Vista Security: Securing Vista Against Malicious Attacks

Roger A. Grimes, Jesper M. Johansson9780470101551, 0470101555

It’s not the computer. The hacker’s first target is YOU!A dirty little secret that vendors don’t want you to know is that good computer security doesn’t cost a thing. Any solution you can buy is guaranteed to fail. Malicious hackers use this fact to their advantage. Real security is gained by understanding the enemy’s tactics and offsetting them with appropriate and consistently applied Windows settings. These expert authors realize that an effective strategy is two parts technology and one part psychology. Along with learning about Vista’s new security features (such as UAC, integrity controls, BitLocker, Protected Mode, and IIS 7), learn common-sense recommendations that will immediately provide reliable value.Vista Security TipsHave a healthy sense of paranoiaUnderstand and apply the basics properlyUse longer passwords. No, longer than thatUse admin privilege very sparinglyDon’t believe Internet ExplorerR Protected Mode will stop all attacksDon’t believe DEP can stop all attacksDon’t believe any technology can stop all attacks