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Data Execution Prevention (DEP)

Systems and Network Analysis Center

Information Assurance Directorate

Computer attackers commonly use buffer overflow exploits to gain access to computer systems. Many of these malicious code exploits can be prevented with Data Execution Prevention (DEP), a security feature available in modern operating systems. DEP provides protection for all memory that is not specifically marked as executable code. This guide discusses how to configure and enable DEP.

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http://www.nsa.gov/ia/_files/factsheets/I733-TR-043R-2007.pdf

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