Windows® 7 Resource Kit

Chapter 24. Managing Client Protection

• Understanding the Risk of Malware 1119

• User Account Control 1121

• AppLocker 1142

• Using Windows Defender 1149

• Network Access Protection 1159

• Forefront 1160

• Summary 1162

• Additional Resources 1162

Networked client computers are constantly under attack. In the past, repairing computers compromised by malware was a significant cost to IT departments. The Windows 7 operating system strives to reduce this cost by using a combination of technologies—including User Account Control (UAC), Windows AppLocker, and Windows Defender. Additionally, Microsoft offers Microsoft Forefront separately from Windows 7 to provide better manageability of client security.