Microsoft Windows Security Resource Kit

Chapter 10

Securing Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and Microsoft Office XP

Most organizations that use Microsoft operating systems also use Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office. In fact, browsing the Internet and exchanging documents and spreadsheets have become mission-critical business activities; however, they also can provide attackers with a direct avenue into the corporate network. Consequently, when securing computers on your network, you should also consider how you will secure these applications.