Everyman’s PC Security Course * Step One – How Secure is Your Home Computer * Step Two – All About Viruses * Step Three – Password Protection * Step Four – Back Up Important Files * Step Five – Should You Have a Firewall? * Step Six – Do You Need a File Encryption Program? * Step Seven – What Are Patches and Do You Need Them? * Step Eight – Beware of Opening eMail Attachments * Step Nine – What You Should Know About Phishing * Step Ten – Download & I (more…)
Today, more and more people are using their computers for everything: from communication and surfing to online shopping and even E-Banking. Unfortunately, new viruses and threats are created around the clock. As we use our computers on a regular basis, we are vulnerable to malicious threats, hackers, viruses, and crackers. Guide To PC Security offers you a quick glance and overview of some of the most common threats to your PC such as adware, spyware, viruses, hackers, and more – a (more…)
In this thought-provoking anthology, today’s security experts describe bold and extraordinary methods used to secure computer systems in the face of ever-increasing threats. Beautiful Security features a collection of essays and insightful analyses by leaders such as Ben Edelman, Grant Geyer, John McManus, and a dozen others who have found unusual solutions for writing secure code, designing secure applications, addressing modern challenges such as wireless security and Internet vu (more…)
ReviewThe Art of Deception is about gaining someone’s trust by lying to them and then abusing that trust for fun and profit. Hackers use the euphemism “social engineering” and hacker-guru Kevin Mitnick examines many example scenarios.After Mitnick’s first dozen examples anyone responsible for organizational security is going to lose the will to live. It’s been said before, but people and security are antithetical. Organizations exist to provide a good or service and want helpful, fri (more…)
The world’s bestselling computer security book–fully expanded and updated”Right now you hold in your hand one of the most successful security books ever written. Rather than being a sideline participant, leverage the valuable insights Hacking Exposed 6 provides to help yourself, your company, and your country fight cyber-crime.” –From the Foreword by Dave DeWalt, President and CEO, McAfee, Inc.”For security to be successful in any company, you must ‘think evil’ and be attuned to y (more…)
With the popularity of and the reliance on the Internet by almost the entire world population, there are suddenly a lot of things you can do and know with literally one click of the mouse. Making purchases nowadays doesn’t require you to go to the shop or store; you can buy items online. Researching for various pieces of information can now be accomplished via the Internet.However, there is an unfortunate reality that goes along with the wonders of the Internet. It also thanks to (more…)
Dan DiNicolo provides a roadmap to protecting Vista against new and unexpected security threats that might arise to hijack your system. Follow these steps, abide by the Golden Rules of Windows security, and you’ll sleep better. See at a glance what’s critical for security: implementing logon security, strong passwords, and firewall configuration. Plus, explore additional layers of security, such as e-mail encryption and secure file deletion and update your system regularly to b (more…)
This digital document is an article from Computer Security Update, published by Thomson Gale on November 1, 2005. The length of the article is 471 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: IMPULSE POINT/OPSWAT PROVIDE ENPOINT SECURITY.Author: Gale Reference TeamPublication: Computer Sec (more…)
This digital document is an article from CHIPS, published by U.S. Navy on April 1, 2009. The length of the article is 3039 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: The lazy person’s guide to cyber security.Author: Dale J. LongPublication: CHIPS (Magazine/Journal)Date: April 1, 2009Publisher: U.S. NavyVolume: (more…)
This digital document is an article from Productivity Software, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1177 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: MCAFEE UNVEILS 2006 CONSUMER SECURITY SOFTWARE PRODUCT LINE.Author: Gale Reference TeamPublication: P (more…)














