Microsoft Windows Security Essentials

Windows security concepts and technologies for IT beginners IT security can be a complex topic, especially for those new tothe field of IT. This full-color book, with a focus on theMicrosoft Technology Associate (MTA) program, offers a clear andeasy-to-understand approach to Windows security risks and attacksfor newcomers to the world of IT. By paring down to just theessentials, beginners gain a solid foundation of security conceptsupon which more advanced topics and technologies can be built. This straightforward guide begins each chapter by laying out alist of topics to be discussed, followed by a concise discussion ofthe core networking skills you need to have to gain a strong handleon the subject matter. Chapters conclude with review questions andsuggested labs so you can measure your level of understanding ofthe chapter's content. Serves as an ideal resource for gaining a solid understandingof fundamental security concepts and skills Offers a straightforward and direct approach to security basicsand covers anti-malware software products, firewalls, networktopologies and devices, network ports, and more Reviews all the topics you need to know for taking the MTA98-367 exam Provides an overview of security components, looks at securingaccess with permissions, addresses audit policies and networkauditing, and examines protecting clients and servers If you're new to IT and interested in entering the IT workforce,then Microsoft Windows Security Essentials is essentialreading.

Microsoft Security Essentials User Manual is the unofficial user's manual for Microsoft's new free anti-malware program. It shows users how to use MSE to safeguard your computer from viruses and spyware, how to download and configure MSE, how to manually scan for malware, how to keep the program updated, and how to schedule regular maintenance. Understand the malware threat Download and install MSE Configure MSE for your system Set up automatic scanning Use real-time protection Configure advanced options Update your copy of MSE Scan your system Learn how automatic scans differ from custom scans View your scanning history and eliminate threat

Windows security concepts and technologies for IT beginners IT security can be a complex topic, especially for those new to the field of IT. This full-color book, with a focus on the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) program, offers a clear and easy-to-understand approach to Windows security risks and attacks for newcomers to the world of IT. By paring down to just the essentials, beginners gain a solid foundation of security concepts upon which more advanced topics and technologies can be built. This straightforward guide begins each chapter by laying out a list of topics to be discussed, followed by a concise discussion of the core networking skills you need to have to gain a strong handle on the subject matter. Chapters conclude with review questions and suggested labs so you can measure your level of understanding of the chapter's content. Serves as an ideal resource for gaining a solid understanding of fundamental security concepts and skills Offers a straightforward and direct approach to security basics and covers anti-malware software products, firewalls, network topologies and devices, network ports, and more Reviews all the topics you need to know for taking the MTA 98-367 exam Provides an overview of security components, looks at securing access with permissions, addresses audit policies and network auditing, and examines protecting clients and servers If you're new to IT and interested in entering the IT workforce, then Microsoft Windows Security Essentials is essential reading.

Call me a geek because that's what I am (so my friends tell me). I love computers, I love technical stuff. I am a technical guy. I have a company in which my secretary answers the phone and every day she hears the same thing: "My computer is acting weird!" Hence the title of this book. Cyber crime, hacking and malware have long been serious problems associated with the internet and will probably get worse with the passing of time. Therefore, it is crucial that everyone who uses a computer understands what computer security is and why it is necessary. This book was written to educate novice and beginner computer users about malware. Its sole purpose is to teach everyday users about the many types of malware on the net today and how they can keep their systems safe from infection and damage caused by malware. This book contains information about the various types of malware and spyware. There are also plenty of tips on keeping your systems in top running condition. Covered in this book: - Viruses & Your Computer - Understanding the Internet - Understanding Harmful & Nuisance Programs - Signs of an Infected Computer - Hackers & Hijackers - Antivirus Programs - Protecting Yourself & Your Computer - Microsoft Windows 7 Security System - The Virus Hall of Fame

A full-color guide to key Windows 7 administration concepts andtopics Windows 7 is the leading desktop software, yet it can be adifficult concept to grasp, especially for those new to the fieldof IT. Microsoft Windows Operating System Essentials is anideal resource for anyone new to computer administration andlooking for a career in computers. Delving into areas such asfundamental Windows 7 administration concepts and various desktopOS topics, this full-color book addresses the skills necessary forindividuals looking to break into a career in IT. Each chapter begins with a list of topic areas to be discussed,followed by a clear and concise discussion of the core Windows 7administration concepts and skills necessary so you can gain astrong understanding of the chapter topic areas. The chaptersconclude with review questions and suggested labs, so you can gaugeyour understanding of the chapter's contents. Offers in-depth coverage of operating systemconfigurations Explains how to install and upgrade client systems Addresses managing applications and devices Helps you understand operating system maintenance Covers the topics you need to know for the MTA 98-349 exam The full-color Microsoft Windows 7 Essentials provesitself to be an invaluable resource on Windows 7 and featuresadditional learning tutorials and tools.

This is the first of two books serving as an expanded and up-dated version of Windows Server 2003 Security Infrastructures for Windows 2003 Server R2 and SP1 & SP2. The authors choose to encompass this material within two books in order to illustrate the intricacies of the different paths used to secure MS Windows server networks. Since its release in 2003 the Microsoft Exchange server has had two important updates, SP1 and SP2. SP1, allows users to increase their security, reliability and simplify the administration of the program. Within SP1, Microsoft has implemented R2 which improves identity and access management across security-related boundaries. R2 also improves branch office server management and increases the efficiency of storage setup and management. The second update, SP2 minimizes spam, pop-ups and unwanted downloads. These two updated have added an enormous amount of programming security to the server software. * Covers all SP1 and SP2 updates * Details strategies for patch management * Provides key techniques to maintain security application upgrades and updates