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Thank you for sharing this easy-to-follow tutorial about how to lock down IE with the aim of surfing (more) securely. Although I do not use IE for browsing, due to the fact IE is so embedded into Microsoft's operating system, I am still using IE. Many applications use components of IE to run, such as Outllook and FeedDemon. Thus, one important point that seems to have been overlooked in your tutorial is how to lock down the Intranet (LAN) security zone while still allowing these said applications to function. Can it be done? For example, I use a port forwarding application that requires the Intranet zone to be set at medium-low in order to work.

Secondly, I also do not see the merit in disabling browser addons when surfing. When then do you envision using such installed browser addons/extensions? I am assuming that such addons are those chosen by the user because of the enhanced functionality (not BHOs or toolbars unknowingly slipped in with a freeware installer) they provide (and have a demonstrated trusted, track record). As mentioned, I do not use IE but I reason the reference to using addons could be extrapolated to any browser, such as Chome or Firefox.

Thanks again for sharing this tutorial and the input from US Cert.

Regards,

Randy Tyler
Pioneering Online Volunteering Program Developer
http://www.RandyTyler.org