Montie Ramsarran July 18th, 2014

NT1230 Mr. Durniok

Unit 5. Exercise 1 Security

Re: Manager

In response to your questions regarding if Windows 7 includes protection against some internet threats.

Windows 7 comes with Microsoft Security Essentials which helps defend against viruses, trojans, worms and spyware. Windows Defender runs in the background and notifies you when you need to take specific action. However, you can use it anytime to scan for malware if your computer isn’t working properly or you clicked a suspicious link online or an email message.

You also have Firewall protection on your computer, where you can access it from your “control panel” to make sure it is turned on. Not only does it protect you at home but in public places also. Your “advanced settings” on firewall shows you “incoming” and “outgoing” rules and also allows you to create your own rules.

Microsoft Security Essentials uses green, yellow and red color codes to designate the security status of your PC and a color-coded icon in the taskbar tells you at a glance if your attention is needed. It’s simple—when you’re green, you’re good. However, if there’s a red or yellow threat, Microsoft Security Essentials will alert you and recommend what to do (you can act directly from the notification area without having to enter the application).

In closing, Microsoft Security Essentials is designed for small business; it runs quietly in the background without interfering with any programs. You do not need to purchase additional hardware or antivirus applications for your small