chapter 13

Users, Groups, and Permissions

“Only the insecure strive for security.”

—WAYNE DYER

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In this chapter, you will learn how to

Create and administer Windows users and groups

Define and use NTFS permissions for authorization

Share a Windows computer securely

Secure PCs with policies and User Account Control

Your computer’s mass storage is filled with files that need protection. You might have personal Word documents, spreadsheets, photos, and videos that you do not want others to access. You have critical files, such as the operating system itself, that cannot be accidentally deleted. You have browser histories and download ...

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