Windows 7 / Security and Privacy

Addressing Specific Security Concerns

Windows 7 includes many new and improved security technologies. Although understanding security technologies often requires more detailed knowledge, the security scenarios that these technologies serve are practical and straightforward. The sections that follow describe how Windows Vista and Windows 7 security features work together to improve security in regard to three major, common concerns: wireless networks, spyware and other kinds of malware, and network worms. Each security technology is discussed in more detail later in this tutorial.

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In this tutorial:

  1. Windows 7 Security
  2. Addressing Specific Security Concerns
  3. Help Desk Calls Related to Malware
  4. Protecting Against Bundling and Social Engineering
  5. Protecting Against Browser Exploit Malware Installations
  6. Protecting Against Network Worms
  7. Data Theft
  8. Security Features Previously Introduced in Windows Vista
  9. Windows Defender
  10. Windows Firewall
  11. Encrypting File System
  12. Credential Manager Enhancements
  13. New Security Features of Windows 7