Windows 7 Security Features
Data Security
- NTFS permissions are the most basic level of data security in Windows 7. NTFS permissions stop logged-on users from accessing files and folders that they are not assigned read or write permission to.
- It is relatively easy to work around NTFS permissions when you have physical access to the computer.
- To secure data on desktop computers and laptops, encryption is required. Windows 7 includes Encrypting File System (EFS) and BitLocker Drive Encryption.