Welcome to the Vista security newsgroup Here is where you can find answers about security issues like UAC, Bitlocker and other new technologies built into Vista. Vista has been built for the ground up with security in mind. Some features you will love other you will learn to love. As a security geek I will be one of the Forum support staff to assist you in you questions or problems. Here are some links that will help you get started http://www.microsoft.com/security/default.mspx (general security on all MS products)Discover Security Features of Windows Vista and http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/evaluate/feat/secfeat.mspxEssential steps to help ensure your PC is protectedReview the latest security advisories on TechNet BitLocker Drive Encryption BitLocker Drive Encryption addresses the very real threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen or inappropriately decommissioned PC hardware with a tightly integrated solution in the Windows Operating System. BitLocker prevents a thief who boots another operating system or runs a software hacking tool from breaking Windows Vista file and system protections or performing offline viewing of the files stored on the protected drive. This data protection feature is available in Windows Vista Enterprise and Ultimate. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/security/bitlockr.mspx Windows Defender Beta 2 This is a free application that helps your users stay productive by protecting their computers against pop-up windows, slow performance, and security threats caused by spy ware and other potentially unwanted software. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/security/windfndr.mspx User Account ControlWindows Vista makes it possible for organizations to deploy a more manageable and secure desktop in which end users can run as standard users (not administrators) and still be productive. Note: In early versions of Vista this technology was known as "User Account Protection." http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/security/uac.mspx Jay