Internet Explorer security enhancements
E829189
Internet Explorer security enhancements are a set of improved protection features and safeguards designed to make the browser more resistant to security threats such as malware, phishing, and unauthorized access.
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | web browser security feature set ⓘ |
| aimsTo | improve browser security ⓘ |
| appliesTo | Internet Explorer NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| configuredVia |
Group Policy
ⓘ
Internet Options security tab ⓘ registry settings ⓘ |
| expandedIn |
Internet Explorer 10
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Internet Explorer 11 NERFINISHED ⓘ Internet Explorer 8 NERFINISHED ⓘ Internet Explorer 9 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| goal | make the browser more resistant to security threats ⓘ |
| includes |
ActiveX control management
ⓘ
Enhanced Security Configuration ⓘ InPrivate Browsing NERFINISHED ⓘ Protected Mode ⓘ SmartScreen Filter NERFINISHED ⓘ TLS support ⓘ add-on management ⓘ certificate validation ⓘ cross-site scripting filter ⓘ pop-up blocker ⓘ tracking protection ⓘ zone-based security model ⓘ |
| introducedIn | Internet Explorer 7 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| protectsAgainst |
malware
ⓘ
phishing ⓘ unauthorized access ⓘ |
| reducesRiskOf |
browser hijacking
ⓘ
credential theft ⓘ drive-by downloads ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Microsoft security updates
ⓘ
Windows security model ⓘ |
| requires | regular patching ⓘ |
| supports | enterprise security policies ⓘ |
| targetUser |
enterprise users
ⓘ
home users ⓘ |
| usesMechanism |
ASLR (Address Space Layout Randomization) support
ⓘ
ActiveX opt-in ⓘ DEP (Data Execution Prevention) integration ⓘ content zone isolation ⓘ integrated reputation-based URL filtering ⓘ integrated reputation-based file download checking ⓘ least-privilege execution ⓘ sandboxing via Protected Mode ⓘ |
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