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Seven for 7: Best practices for implementing Windows 7

Sophos: Windows 7 is off to a fast start, with many organizations eager to deploy the new OS. In order to ensure that you maintain security with the new operating system, Sophos recommends 7 best practices: Stop the threats Ensure safe web browsing Keep computers patched Bolster your data loss prevention (DLP) Manage user privileges […]

Apr 16, 2010
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Sophos: Windows 7 is off to a fast start, with many organizations eager to deploy the new OS. In order to ensure that you maintain security with the new operating system, Sophos recommends 7 best practices:

  1. Stop the threats
  2. Ensure safe web browsing
  3. Keep computers patched
  4. Bolster your data loss prevention (DLP)
  5. Manage user privileges
  6. Prevent security loopholes
  7. Educate your users
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