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PC Magazine Windows Vista Security Solutions

ISBN: 0470046562
EAN: 2147483647

Year: 2004
Pages: 135

Authors: Dan DiNicolo

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• Table of Contents
• Back Cover
• PC Magazine Windows Vista Security Solutions
• Introduction
• Part I: Getting Down to the Business of Securing Windows Vista
• Chapter 1: A Short Introduction to Securing Windows Vista
• The Five Golden Rules of Windows Security
• The Security Map
• Summary
• Chapter 2: Implementing User Accounts and Logon Security
• Creating User Accounts
• Managing User Accounts
• User Account Control and the Run As Command
• Summary
• Chapter 3: Implementing Password Security
• Windows Vista Passwords
• Implementing Password and Account Lockout Policies
• Storing Passwords Securely
• Implementing Additional Password Security Options
• Summary
• Chapter 4: Using Built-in Tools and Settings to Improve Windows Vista Security
• Reviewing the Security Event Log
• Using Windows Security Center
• Configuring Local Security and Policy Settings
• Summary
• Part II: Making Surfing Safer
• Chapter 5: Securing Your Web Browser
• Securing Internet Explorer
• Using Other Web Browsers
• Summary
• Chapter 6: Implementing Parental Controls
• Keeping Children Safe Online
• Restricting Internet Access Using Parental Controls
• Using Content Filtering in Business Environments
• Summary
• Part III: Protecting Windows Vista Against Internet Threats
• Chapter 7: Protecting Windows Vista with a Firewall
• Understanding the Role of a Firewall
• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Using Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Implementing Third-Party Firewall Software
• Testing Your Firewall
• Summary
• Chapter 8: Keeping Windows Vista Patched and Protected
• Windows Vista Update Options
• Patching Beyond Vista
• Summary
• Chapter 9: Protecting Against Viruses
• Understanding Viruses
• Protecting Against Viruses
• Removing Viruses
• Summary
• Chapter 10: Fighting Malware-Protecting Against Spyware, Adware, and Browser Hijackers
• Protecting Against Malware
• Removing Malware
• Summary
• Part IV: Messaging Your Way to E-mail Security
• Chapter 11: The Dark Side of Spam
• Understanding Spam
• Fighting Spam
• Summary
• Chapter 12: Securing E-mail Messages Using Encryption and Digital Signatures
• The Need for E-mail Security
• Secure E-mail Components
• How Secure E-mail Works
• Obtaining, Installing, and Managing Digital Certificates
• Signing and Encrypting E-mail Messages
• Secure E-mail Alternatives
• Summary
• Part V: Protecting Your Files
• Chapter 13: Controlling Access to Your Personal Files
• Using Personal and Public Folders
• Configuring File and Folder Security Settings Manually
• Summary
• Chapter 14: Improving File Security Using Encryption
• Protecting Files with EFS
• Using a Third-Party Encryption Solution
• Summary
• Chapter 15: Erasing Files and Hard Drives Securely
• Erasing Files Securely
• Covering Your Internet Tracks
• Erasing Hard Drives Securely
• Summary
• Part VI: Securing Your Home Network
• Chapter 16: Securing Shared Folders and Printers
• Sharing Network Resources
• Sharing and Securing Folders
• Connecting to Shared Folders
• Sharing and Securing Printers
• Summary
• Chapter 17: Securing Windows Vista on Wireless Networks
• Securing Wireless Access Points
• Limiting Access to Wireless Networks
• Securing Wireless Network Traffic with Encryption
• Summary
• Part VII: Appendixes
• Appendix A: Reinstalling Windows Vista
• Installing Windows Vista
• Post-Installation Tasks
• Appendix B: Helpful Windows Vista Security Web Sites
• Windows Help and Support Page
• Microsoft Security Home Page
• TechNet Security Home Page
• Windows Vista Security and Protection
• Windows Vista Community
• PC Magazine Security Watch
• The Elder Geek on Windows Vista
• Index
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• J
• K
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• Q
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• W-X
• Y
• Z
• List of Figures
• List of Sidebars