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The Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide

Brief Description
The Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide provides an overview of the types of malware and their risks, planning an effective antivirus strategy for your organization, and responding quickly and effectively to infections or incidents when they occur.

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File Name:Antivirus_Defense-in-Depth_Guide.pdf
Version:1.0
Date Published:10/1/2004
Language:English
Download Size:947 KB
Estimated Download Time: 3 min 56K

Overview

The information presented in the Antivirus Defense-in-Depth guide has been updated to reflect the security improvements provided as part of Windows XP Service Pack 2. A number of the features in Windows XP Service Pack 2 have made it more difficult for malware to attack a Windows XP based computer. The updates to this guide are designed to ensure these enhancements are identified and explained.

Microsoft Solutions for Security: The Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide provides an easy to understand overview of the assorted types of malware, their risks, characteristics, means of replication and payloads. The solution also details the considerations for implementing a comprehensive antivirus defense for your network, servers and clients which goes beyond simply installing antivirus software into the related tools which will help reduce your risk of infection. Lastly, the solution provides a comprehensive methodology for quickly and effectively responding to outbreaks or incidents when they occur.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows Server 2003; Windows XP
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader

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