What's New in Client Security

Applies To: Windows 7

The following list provides links to more information about new security features in Windows 7 and changes to security features and technologies from Windows Vista.

• Changes in the ActiveX Installer Service

• Changes in BitLocker Drive Encryption

• Changes in EFS

• Changes in Kerberos Authentication

• Changes in NTLM Authentication

• Changes in Security Auditing

• Changes in TPM Management

• Changes in User Account Control

• Introducing AppLocker

• Introducing Compliance to Suite B Cryptography

• Introducing Enhanced Storage Access

• Introducing Extensions to the Negotiate Authentication Package

• Introducing Internet Explorer 8.0 Security

• Introducing Managed Service Accounts

• Introducing Online Identity Integration

• Introducing PKU2U in Windows

• Introducing Smart Card Plug and Play

• Introducing the Restriction of NTLM Authentication

• Introducing the Windows Biometric Service

• Introducing TLS v1.2