New security features Windows Vista protect small business immediately and without usiliy.Versiya Windows XP c package updates Service Pack 2 markedly strengthened the protection of individual computer users, and allows much better resist viruses and malicious worm against the backdrop of the growing sophistication of hackers and the further spread of high-speed channels for entering Internet. But it is also continuing to occur continuously growing threat. Given the unpredictable nature of these threats and a lack of companies in the small business specialists who are able, on a continuous basis to monitor and address the threat, Microsoft sent its efforts in the sphere of security at the establishment of mutually reinforcing technologies, which originally provided reliable multilevel protection of computer systems small businesses.

Because when developing Windows Vista Business versions were used advanced technology security from the Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the operating system becomes the safest ever version of Windows. It offers several new security features that allow several important goals:
• Protect your computer from malicious software, including viruses, worms, spyware and other unwanted applications
• Provide a safe operation of small business users on the Internet
• Automatic identification of vulnerabilities in computer security system and their elimination

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New features Windows Vista prevent the installation of malicious software on the computer, help reduce damage caused by such programs if they have managed to penetrate the system, and remove malicious software already installed.

Enumerate these features protection against malicious software:
• Windows Firewall
• Service updates Windows Update
• The function of control of user accounts
• Safe Mode Internet Explorer 7
• Windows Defender (anti-spyware and other unwanted software)
When using with other Microsoft applications and services, such as Malicious Software Removal Tool for Windows, Web site Security Center and the Small Business Service Windows OneCare Live, antivirus software, or any of the partners of Microsoft Windows Vista operating system ensures reliable protection against malicious computer programmes.

Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall is a firewall, keeping track of the exchange between the user's computer and the Internet, a kind of the first line of defence against many types of malicious software. With appropriate setting, it will not allow the majority of malicious software to enter the system or to other computers on a network. Windows Firewall, which is a part of Windows Vista, running the default and protect your computer from the moment of launch operating system. It is convenient to use, easy to configure, has a simple interface and practically unnoticeable in the work.

Windows Update
Another important component of Windows Vista is a feature automatic updates Windows Update, which can automatically download and install the latest updates on the computer system for security and functionality updates. The whole process of renewal going on in the background, invisibly to the user, and does not require any special knowledge of the user, thereby eliminating the need to call for such purposes technology specialist.

User Account Control
For most of the daily operations, such as surfing the Web, sending e-mail and work with office applications, the user does not require a human administrator. Nevertheless, most users are implementing the registration system using an account, providing a full range of administrative powers. Because of this computer is more vulnerable to attacks from viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

Protected mode Internet Explorer 7
Web browsers are often used by hackers to introduce malicious software or causing harm to other computers on small businesses. In a security system, Internet Explorer 7, which is included in the Windows Vista Business implemented a number of improvements to help protect employees from such attacks. For example, Internet Explorer protected mode allows you to work safely on the Internet: In this mode, hackers will not be able to seize control of the browser and start a program code using permission-level administrator.

Windows Defender
Windows Defender (formerly called - Windows AntiSpyware) - a component of Windows Vista, which regularly checks the computer's hard drive, and if there is spyware and other unwanted applications gives you remove them. In addition, he constantly monitors the system folders to track changes, indicating the presence of spyware, and comparing all of the files to which access had been received, with a continually updated database of known spyware.

Safe Work on the Internet
Internet - is a tremendous information space, which the company maintain its small-business Web sites, and their employees engaged in a conversation with business partners, the company needed to buy goods and constantly search the necessary data, communicate with colleagues and partners. But with the growing popularity of the features of this space are increasingly using deceitful people who are trying different ways to capture important business information, keep track showtimes instant messaging and infect unprotected computers with viruses.

The following are the new features in Windows Vista, which are designed to protect employees and to enhance safety on the Internet:

• phishing filter
• Bar Internet Explorer security
• InfoCard

Filter phishing
In Windows Vista has a special feature to protect against phishing - methodology, which applies fraudsters on the Internet for illegal receipt of personal data users, such as credit card numbers, passwords, etc.

InfoCard
InfoCard - is the code name for a new technology that allows you to organize digital identity, dispense fewer passwords and better manage their personal information spread on the Internet. When visiting a Web site supporting this technology, the system can be accessed by submitting element InfoCard instead of a password and user name. InfoCard transfer through the new Windows Vista interface is very simple.

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It is also necessary to specify a username and password. Once the account is set up, you need to enter your credit card information, etc. Only after this procedure for processing purchase shall be completed and the product is sent to the customer.

Thanks InfoCard, the procedure much easier. InfoCard is a set of data on the hard disk, the employee for the same purposes as conventional plastic cards. Like the cards, InfoCard may be issued and certified by the foreign organization, as well as the bank issues a credit card, and the employer shall issue a certificate officer. Like cards in the wallet, InfoCard data can be created independently and is not certified, like business cards. Elements InfoCard more secure, because they are personal data is encrypted and stored on a user's computer or reliable supplier of identity (such as a bank or ISP).

Providing better protect computer
Given the increasing sophistication of the threats emanating from the Internet, sometimes quite difficult to determine how correct actions are performed to ensure the security of the computer. The results of independent studies indicate that many users feel they have installed anti-virus software is quite modern, although in reality it's not. New security features Windows Vista will help the user, whether reliably protected his computer, and, if necessary, to restore a secure configuration.

Windows Security Center
Windows Security Center brings in a whole all the information on the state of security on his computer and the user sends special message on the need to upgrade applications for security, availability and safety in potentially vulnerable seats to be filled. Thus, in the heart of Windows security parameters can be displayed condition firewall and indicating whether the computer is configured for automatic updates from the reception of Microsoft Corporation. In addition, this component monitors applications to protect against viruses and spyware, notifying the user if such applications are not available or need updating. Tested as Internet Explorer security settings and control user accounts. If they are not sufficiently reliable, Windows Security Center so inform the user and provides recommendations for addressing the problem.

Remote Assistance
Remote Assistance - is a tool for collaboration, which allows persons who have received permission from the user to remotely participate in the management of the computer to diagnose and correct issues malfunction. If your network is small business companies are having trouble calling invitations IT specialist from, it does not necessarily appear in the office, just to inform him of the problem, such as telephone and work permit remote assistant on his computer. When you connect remotely, IT officer will see the entire desktop computer user, as if he is sitting directly behind him, and will be able to solve the problem without having to visit offices of the company.