
Windows 7 for IT Pros:
Manage Risk Through Enhanced Security and Control
As we become more connected and our IT infrastructures become more complex, the risks to systems and data continue to increase. Windows 7 builds on the security we developed in Windows Vista, retaining the multiple layers of defense that made Windows Vista the most secure version of the Windows client to date. We took into account requests to make the security features in Windows Vista more usable and manageable, and in Windows 7 we deliver new security features to help you better address the evolving threat landscape. You can also take advantage of Advanced Group Policy Management and other features in the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) to further enhance security and control.
Protect Data on PCs and Devices
Windows 7 addresses the continued threat of data leakage with deployment and manageability updates to BitLocker Drive Encryption and the introduction of BitLocker To Go, which provides data protection for removable storage devices such as USB flash drives and portable hard disk drives. Whether people are traveling with their portable computers, sharing large files with trusted partners, or taking work home,