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Security and Patching: Step 3

Maintain desktop security.

Security management is an ongoing task, and the processes surrounding this task should be well planned and managed. Remember that a computer is only as secure as you make it.

Standard Edition

Provides guidance and job aids for managing your company-standard image when you are using Sysprep or non-Microsoft software.

"Planning (Risk Analysis for Desktop Security)" in the Security Feature Team Guide, Standard Edition

"Planning (Choosing an Update Methodology)" in the Security Feature Team Guide, Standard Edition

"Developing" in the Security Feature Team Guide, Standard Edition

Tool used for this task: the Trey Risk Template Tool, which is available in the Documents folder of the Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment Download.

Enterprise Edition

For more information about how to complete this step, see:

"Planning (Risk Analysis for Desktop Security)" in the Security Feature Team Guide, Enterprise Edition

"Planning (Choosing an Update Methodology)" in the Security Feature Team Guide, Enterprise Edition

"Developing" in the Security Feature Team Guide, Enterprise Edition

Tool used for this task: the Woodgrove Risk Template Tool, which is available in the Documents folder of the Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment Download.

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Additional Resources

•	Security Tools Assess vulnerabilities and strengthen security with these tools and technologies.

•	Microsoft Security Center Find a wide array of articles that cover important security issues.

•	Script Repository: Active Directory - Groups Sample scripts for managing security and distribution groups within Active Directory.

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