Windows Vista® Resource Kit, Second Edition

Summary

Windows Vista security improvements touch almost every aspect of the operating system. The details of the security features are discussed throughout this Resource Kit, but this chapter has provided an overview of key security improvements to enable you to create a comprehensive security plan and better understand how Windows Vista will impact the security of your organization.

Windows Vista security improvements align with several different security principles:

• Secure by default. Computers should be at their most secure when initially configured, because many organizations accept the default settings. Windows Vista provides a highly secure environment when initially deployed, requiring little or no additional hardening to meet most organizations’ ...