| A | B |
| Setup security.inf | Security settings that were in effect when Windows was installed |
| Compatws.inf | relaxes security to allow non compatible programs to run without users being Power Users |
| Securews.inf | security setting least likely to affect application compatibility |
| Hisecws.inf | designed for maximum security at workstation |
| Rootsec.inf | default root file system security settings |
| mmc | Microsoft Management Console |
| Security templates snap-in | can modify security templates |
| Security Configuration and Analysis | design and apply templates |
| Secedit.exe | used at command line to configure security |
| account logon events | used to check unauthorized access to resources |
| account management | when administrator manages another users account |
| directory service access | monitors attempts to access objects that have system access |
| logon events | attempts to logon to local system |
| object access | attempt to access resources such as files |
| policy changes | tracks whether policies have been changed |
| user rights and privileges | monitors use of user rights such as shut down or take ownership |
| audit process tracking | monitors behavior of programs |
| system events | monitors who is starting up or shutting down the system |
| Access of Global System Objects | monitors attempts to access portions of the kernel |
| Use of Backup and Restore | tracks use of backup and restore privilege |
| shut down if unable to log security audits | prevents any security events from being missed |
| Secpol.msc | launches local security console from command prompt |
| Group Policy | can apply security policy to a domain |
| template | collection of security policies that can be applied to other computers |
| smart card | stores certificates |