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8 Security Tips For Windows 8

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8 Security tips for Windows 8

Windows 8 has launched and it is one of the most secure Windows operating system so far. However, it also raises certain security concerns for the user. Here are 8 security tips to help you secure your Windows 8. 1. Be careful with apps There are certain apps that are completely re-written for the new Windows 8. As a result, they work a bit differently, though they look the same. For example, an application that was previously completely executable could now be entirely web based. This will impact the visibility of the existing security as well as the monitoring tools that is there for these apps. 2. The Windows 8 style UI version of Internet Explorer The default settings in Windows 8, disables plugins. If you are a user that banks heavily on plugins, it can be a bit disappointing. This has been done majorly to avoid exploit kits and Blackhole attacks. If you are changing the default settings, then your Windows 8 security becomes vulnerable. 3. Your security product should flag malicious Windows 8 UI apps Windows 8 UI apps are different from the regular applications and it is important that your security product should be able to distinguish between the two. The security product should select only the actual malicious Windows 8 apps and not the genuine ones. 4. Disable hard drive encryption hibernation One of the important things to do to make Windows 8 more secure is disabling hard drive encryption. It is best to disable the hibernation option in Windows 8 through the group policy, as it does not always work well with encryption. 5. Your hardware should carry the Designed for Windows 8 logo

If you have this logo, then you can take advantage of the secure boot functionality that is available in Windows 8. Secure boot is designed to make sure that the pre-OS environment is secure. It minimizes the risk from boot loader attacks. 6. Make application control a priority Just visit the Windows 8 app store. It makes managing application quite easy and it is very important for both malware prevention and productivity control. Disable all apps that you dont require any longer, so that no malicious apps slip through. 7. Put the same security levels on Windows RT devices It is important that you impose the same security levels on Windows RT devices as all others. You should be able to track, control, remote wipe and encrypt them. 8. Run security suite You should run a complete security suite for detailed filtering and centralized management and reporting. Though Microsoft has included a minimalist antivirus and firewall, it is better to go for an added security suite. Above all, remain vigilant and quick.