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Is Vista security a selling point?

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

An assortment of new security features in Windows Vista will help many consumers become “secure Windows Vista 032.jpgenough,” but businesses are unlikely to abandon their current levels of additional, backup security if they adopt the new operating system, some experts say.

Among more than a dozen security features within Vista are improvements such as the malicious software removal tool, smart card and log-on authentication changes, user access controls, USB device controls, Windows defender and Windows firewall.

But none of these, even in combination, should be seen as a panacea, security professionals say, and the need for a layered approach to security remains as critical as ever. Is Vista security a selling point? | CNET News.com

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