Minimize downtime caused by security vulnerabilities.
Maintain server security by having a list of known and trusted applications stored in a database.
Below is a great article on how Vista RC2 now blocks write-access to raw disk sectors for user mode applications. It also explains the difference between kernel protection vs. kernel patch protection (patch guard). This is a very interesting read for those interested in learning about vista exploits and what RC2 has done to correct them.
