Introduction

Keeping our computer systems secure has become part of our daily lives in Information Technology. Keeping Microsoft Vista secure is no different it is important for you as the administrator to protect your users and data. This chapter will guide you through the essentials of how to keep your Microsoft Vista system secure from possible attacks. You will learn how to run and configure a firewall to keep attacks from reaching your PC, and find out how to protect yourself from viruses and worms by scheduling and patching your system on a regular basis. Furthermore, we will look at Internet security and the various measures you can take to ensure your Internet browsing is secure. Knowing how to keep your workstation secure is an essential and required task for any administrator.