Security and Control

Learn how to better secure and control Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP PCs using Group Policy, AppLocker, BitLocker, User Account Control (UAC), Windows Firewall, and other technologies.

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Microsoft Security Compliance Manager (SCM) 2.5 Beta
Now featuring updated security baselines for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1, Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2), and Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), SCM 2.5 enables you to quickly configure and manage desktops and your private cloud using Group Policy and System Center Configuration Manager.

Secure the Client Infrastructure Windows 7 Security Features Windows 7 Security Auditing AppLocker Overview AppLocker: Frequently Asked Questions Design AppLocker Policies Test AppLocker Scenarios   Deploy AppLocker Policies AppLocker Operations Guide Troubleshoot AppLocker Control Communication with the Internet Internet Explorer 9 Security Options Internet Explorer 8 Security Enhancements

Secure Access to Corporate Resources Windows 7 Networking Enhancements Biometrics in Windows 7 DirectAccess Overview DirectAccess with Network Access Protection (NAP) Deployment Roadmap Troubleshoot DirectAccess with NAP Smart Cards in Windows 7 Windows Authentication Protocols   Get Started with Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Deploy Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Get Started with Windows Firewall with Advanced Security and IPsec Deploy Windows Firewall and IPsec Policies More Windows networking resources >

Protect Data BitLocker Drive Encryption Overview Changes to BitLocker in Windows 7 BitLocker: Frequently Asked Questions Test BitLocker Scenarios Deploy BitLocker Back Up BitLocker and TPM Recovery Information to Active Directory (AD)   Recover Encrypted Volumes with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Encrypting File System Overview Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) Overview MBAM Deployment and Architecture

Manage and Control Computer Configurations With Group Policy: Group Policy for Beginners Group Policy Changes in Windows 7 Administer the ActiveX Installer Service Create a Steady State   Manage Multiple Group Policy Objects Perform an Inventory of ActiveX Controls User Configuration Group Policy Settings With User Account Control: How User Account Control (UAC) Works Inside Windows 7 User Account Control UAC Features in Windows 7 UAC Best Practices for Windows 7   UAC Group Policy Settings and Registry Key Settings Understand and Configure UAC Troubleshoot UAC With Windows Intune: Configure and Manage Policies Manage Endpoint Protection Manage Software Updates Learn more about using Windows Intune to control and secure PCs >

Watch Demonstrations and Tutorials

	Configure and Utilize AppLocker Learn how to specificy exactly what is allowed to run on PCs using AppLocker.			BitLocker and BitLocker To Go Find out how to control and protect how removable storage devices can be used.
	User Account Control Explore the improvements to UAC in Windows 7.			DirectAccess Find out how to use DirectAccess to provide a more secure and flexible corporate network infrastructure.

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