Return to the PC Security web page Lesson 4: Increasing Web Browser Security

Lesson Objectives In this lesson, you will:  Use the Windows Firewall  Download files safely from the Internet  Set various Internet Explorer security features including the Pop-up Blocker, Phishing Filter, and browsing history  Use the Windows Security Center 2

3 Using a Firewall Protects against:  Hackers  Incoming intrusions  Outgoing breaches Windows firewall  Does not protect against outgoing breaches  Third-party firewalls offer more options

4 Downloading Files Can contain malware Know and trust the source Know the download location Internet Explorer 7 Security Warning bar can block downloads

5 Setting IE7's Security Features Pop-up blocker Phishing filter

6 Setting IE7's Security Features Browsing History  Temporary Internet files  Cookies  History  Form data  Passwords

Using Windows Security Center One-stop shop for security settings Monitors the following:  Firewall  Automatic Updates  Virus protection  Internet security settings (Win Vista only)  User Account Control (Win Vista only) 7

Return to the PC Security web page Lesson 4: Increasing Web Browser Security