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Integrity is a new security concept introduced in Windows Vista. Securable objects within the system, including applications and their associated windows, directories and files, and registry keys | Integrity is a new security concept introduced in Windows Vista. Securable objects within the system, including applications and their associated windows, directories and files, and registry keys, are associated with one of a limited set of integrity levels. These integrity restrictions are independent of user level security restrictions. | ||
In general, Integrity applies the general rule of "no write-up", implying objects with lower integrity do not have security rights that allow access to objects with a higher level. In addition, objects running at lower integrity levels often have "no read-up" rules applied as well which restrict access completely | In general, Integrity applies the general rule of "no write-up", implying objects with lower integrity do not have security rights that allow access to objects with a higher level. In addition, objects running at lower integrity levels often have "no read-up" rules applied as well which restrict access completely. | ||
Firefox 2.0 currently runs at the default "medium" integrity level. The goal is to add support for running at both low and medium integrity without adversly effecting the browser's usability or user experience. | Firefox 2.0 currently runs at the default "medium" integrity level. The goal is to add support for running at both low and medium integrity without adversly effecting the browser's usability or user experience. | ||