Security Configuration and Analysis

You can use Security Configuration and Analysis to analyze and configure local computer security.

Before proceeding, see Checklist: Securing your computers using Security Configuration Manager.
For help with specific tasks, see How To.
For general background information, see Concepts.
For problem-solving instructions, see Troubleshooting.
Other security policy tools:

Security Configuration Manager tool	Description
Security Templates	Defines a security policy in a template. These templates can be applied to Group Policy or to your local computer.
Security Settings extension to Group Policy	Edits individual security settings on a domain, site, or organizational unit.
Local Security Policy	Edits individual security settings on your local computer.
Secedit	Automates security configuration tasks at a command prompt.

For more information on the individual security settings, see Security settings descriptions.