How to configure enhanced security configuration settings in IE?

The browser is the most widespread way for malicious programs to enter your computer. And to reduce the likelihood of infection, it is necessary to keep the protection settings at the highest level. It should be remembered that although the inclusion of enhanced security configuration reduces the likelihood of unpleasant consequences when using a browser, there is still a human factor. How to minimize it will be described at the end of the article in the recommendations.

What is an enhanced security configuration?

What is she like? The main goal that is pursued when you enable the enhanced security configuration is to reduce the risk of an attack on the server (alas, it does not give a 100% guarantee). When setting up, it is necessary to take into account a number of aspects when choosing the level of protection.

1. High level of security. In this mode, incorrect display of pages or applications is possible, but at the same time, the probability of successful implementation of a malicious program from the Internet (using a browser) is reduced by blocking potential sources of infection.
2. Medium level of security. It is recommended to install for those sites that you trust, and in which there were no flaws. If you are asked to add a resource on which you are new for the first time, it’s better not to settle. This also includes domains from the Trusted Sites section.
3. The security level is below average. Applies to content retrieved from a local network. Installing it is necessary only for what you trust. When this level is applied in the browser, when you re-request the username and password, they will be sent automatically.

How to add a site to the list of trusted resources?

If you think that some resource deserves more trust, you can add it to the list of reliable sites so that it can be fully displayed. To do this, perform several actions in the following sequence:

1. Go to the site.
2. Double-click the name of the security zone in the status bar.
3. Select Trusted Sites, and then click the Sites button.
4. Click on the “Add” button and enter the domain.
5. Reload the resource page and enjoy the result.

Enhanced Security Configuration for Network Management for Specific User Groups

But what if restrictions are necessary, but only for a separate group of users? To set the enhanced security configuration settings for them, you need to do the following:

1. Log in as an administrator to a specific computer.
2. Go to the control panel.
3. Find the “Add or Remove Programs” window, and select “Install Windows Components” here.
4. Next to “Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration”, check the box, and then click the “Details” button.
5. Select a group of users for whom these settings will be active and click on the "OK" button.
6. Click on "Next", then on "Finish".
7. Restart your browser for the settings to take effect.

Disabling Internet Explorer Enhanced Security configuration must be done the same way as enabling it, but with a slight difference. In step 4, uncheck the box. To select for which users the restriction of the enhanced security configuration will apply, you can add these people to a specially created group in advance.

Browser Security Recommendations

Enhanced security configuration provides software protection, but much depends on the human factor. And in this regard, I want to give some advice:

1. Using a server to view the contents of network resources is not recommended.
2. It is necessary to download drivers and service packs using the help of client computers.
3. You should not browse sites whose safety is not certain.
4. For routine work, use restricted records so that no program can install and register in registers.
5. To limit the ability to make changes to your computer, use Group Policy.