Chapter 5: Protecting Internet Explorer and Other Applications
In recent years more and more security compromises are initiated when users visit a website. For example, websites might trick the user into providing confidential information, or they might exploit a vulnerability in the browser to run code without the user’s explicit permission. In Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 includes several features to reduce this risk.
Although Windows Vista is designed to minimize security risks out of the box, attackers are constantly developing new security vulnerabilities. To adapt to changing security risks, you must deploy updates to your client computers. Additionally, Windows Defender (a tool that helps give users control over the software installed on their computers) requires Windows Vista to regularly install updated definitions.
This chapter describes how to manage Internet Explorer, how to best deploy updates to Windows Vista client computers, and how to troubleshoot problems with Windows Defender.
Exam objectives in this chapter:
- Configure and troubleshoot security for Windows Internet Explorer 7+.
- Troubleshoot Windows Defender issues.
- Apply security patches and updates.
- Apply and troubleshoot updates.
- Support deployed applications.
- Maintain desktop applications.
Lessons in this chapter:
- Lesson 1: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Security .
- Lesson 2: Updating Software
- Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Windows Defender
- Lesson 4: Supporting Applications
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