TechNet Webcast: Anti-Malware Technologies in Windows Vista (Level 300)

Overview

Windows Vista has many enhanced security technologies that have been developed to make the operating system more resilient against malware attacks. This webcast will cover how Windows is better protected against malware attacks, better at removing infections, and better at limiting potential harm from malicious software. The webcast will start with an overview of Microsoft's anti-malware technology strategy and also cover at a high level how the Windows Firewall, Data Execution Protection (DEP), IE protected mode, service hardening and user account control help prevent and contain malware. The main focus however will be on the anti-malware technologies found in Windows Vista including an architecture overview of Windows Defender (formerly Windows AntiSpyware) and the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT).