I watched your Windows 7 Security video with interest and wanted to share with you some of Windows 7′s other security features:

AppLocker – A set of policies which allow organizations to white list applications so that only authorized applications can be run, but with more than just a binary yes/no decision. You can, for example, white list programs and still allow them to be updated.

ASLR, DEP, NAP (client), and PatchGuard (kernel patch protection) are all carried over from Microsoft Windows Vista.

Biometric Framework – a new framework for fingerprint readers to standardize how these devices are supported in the operating system. I use a fingerprint reader on both my desktop and notebook computers and often this is a more
convenient means of authenticating than typing in a passphrase. Hopefully this will lead to more widespread adoption of this technology.

BitLocker improvements – In Windows Vista, BitLocker initially could only be used on the boot volume. It was extended via service pack to other disk volumes, but they still had to be directly-attached drives. In Windows 7, a new version of BitLocker called BitLocker Go extends this technology to USB flash drives and removable hard disk drives, and provides a client for downlevel operating systems as well.

DirectAccess – Provides connections for remote workers without the complexity of setting up a VPN.

DNSsec support – Adds support for digitally signed DNS data, which can help protect against certain kinds of DNS attacks.

IEEE-1667 support – The IEEE standard for uniform and secure USB flash drive authentication is now supported.

Windows Firewall improvements – Support for multiple profiles and multi-homed network connections.

User Account Control improvements – In Windows Vista, User Account Control was either on or off. With Windows 7, Microsoft has introduced more granular settings.

There are also improvements in other areas, like better Smart Card handling and support for PKU2U. With all that’s new in Windows 7, though, I haven’t had a chance to try everything yet.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

I got my first look at Windows 7 this week and my initial reaction was “so far, so good.”

“So far” being the key phrase of that statement.

New operating systems are almost always an improvement, and will almost always generate some sort of enthusiasm or buzz within the first couple months.

But until the user sits down and gets a feel for what a new OS is all about (outside the VirtualBox), you’re not going to understand the product’s deficiencies … or its notable improvements.

The reality being you need at least 4-6 months under your belt before you can conclude how successful an OS is for you. And that’s the bottom line, how successful is this system to you and your work environment?
Here are my Top 7 reasons Windows 7 could be a success, and Top 7 reasons it could be a failure:

http://www.experts-exchange.com/articles/OS/Microsoft_Operating_Systems/Windows/Windows_7/Windows-7-Review-Seven-Reasons-Windows-7-Could-be-a-Success-Failure.html

Can’t bother with any windows,,,,,,,,7, 8, 2000, xp, Nt ,
Get a MAC,, HANds up or Hands down,,,,,,
And get happy forever!!
I think Snow Leopard its called,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I don’t want a snowy window,,,,