In Windows 7, UAC is improved to reduce the number of pop-up prompts and help to transfer the ecosystem to such an environment. In this environment, everyone can run as the default standard user.
Other improved features include the new SmartScreen filter and Clickjacking defense technologies, which are mainly deployed in IE. The best technical protection measures require users to make informed decisions to protect themselves from attacks by malicious attackers and malware.
In terms of security protection, what is the fundamental difference between Windows 7 and Vista?
In fact, the Windows 7 operating system is built on and improved based on Vista. Windows 7 also covers SecurityDevelopmentLifecycle, which is the core security technology of Vista.
Other important security features from Vista, including User Account Control (UAC), kernel patch protection, WindowsServiceHardening, address space layout randomization (ASLR), and Data Execution Protection (DEP) and so on. In addition, we have added new security features, such as AppLocker, which can help control applications running in the Self-environment. We have also enhanced the core BitLockerDriveEncryption function, IT makes IT easier for IT enterprises to deploy and manage this technology in their own environments. It can be said that Windows 7 combined with IE8 can provide flexible security protection to prevent malicious software and attacks.