Least Privilege Security for Windows 7, Vista, and XP

I attended an interesting webinar last week, on the principle of least privilege security. Russell Smith, renowned Windows security expert, discussed how adhering to the principle of least privilege can benefit the security of your environment, including reducing support incidents and improving user productivity. To attend the webinar, register for one of the following dates:

Least Privilege Security for Windows 7, Vista, and XP: Tuesday, November 2, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. PDT
Least Privilege Security for Windows 7, Vista, and XP: Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. PST

In the webinar, Russell notes that running administrator-level privileges on desktop PCs increases total cost of ownership (TCO) by 36.3%. He also discusses the fact that although users tend to view security as restrictive, enforcing proper security measures actually benefits users because it helps meet their expectations for speed, reliability, and productivity.

Problems associated with elevated privileges include the following:

Elevated privileges allow users to circumvent the management controls that are designed to protect systems and networks. For more information about applying the principle of least privilege in your environment, attend one of Russell’s remaining webinars.

October 5
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/469699816

November 2
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/498362112


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