Microsoft security zones

Despite its name, the Internet Options settings within the Windows OS also applies to the intranet. These options are accessible through the control panels of all the recent versions of Windows:

Figure 1.19: Internet Options in Windows 10

Alternatively, we can access them through the settings of the Internet Explorer browser, as shown in the following screenshot. Oddly, its successor, Microsoft Edge, doesn't have the same functionality. Regardless of the version of Windows being used, the options we will discuss are the same:

Figure 1.20: Internet Options via Internet Explorer
Exam tip: Be familiar with both methods ...

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