New and Improved Security Features of Windows 7
This section describes the most visible and tangible Windows 7 security improvements, which are listed in Table 2-3. Architectural and internal improvements—as well as improvements that require additional applications or infrastructure—are described later in this chapter.
Table 2-3. Windows 7 Security Improvements
IMPROVEMENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go | Encrypts entire volumes, including system volumes, non-system volumes, and removable drives. |
AppLocker | Provides flexible control over which applications users can run. |
Multiple active firewall profiles | Provides different firewall profiles for the physical network adapter and virtual network adapters used by VPNs. |
User Account Control | Gives ... |
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