Guide to security products.Antivirus programs Norton Antivirus A popular antivirus program from Symantec. The AntiVirus function is available as a separate product for home and business users or as part of various packages that contain other utilities such as Norton SystemWorks and Norton Internet Security. See Norton Utilities. 2001--Effective protection, and a previous PC World "best buy;" includes one year of virus-signature updates; additional updates are $4 per year. PC-cillin 2000--Automatic updates, fast virus scans virus scan Informatics A computer program that can ID code–geek speak for computer program subroutines–often found in computer viruses. See Computer virus. ; includes a content filter for objectionable Websites. Software firewalls Network ICE BlackICE Defender 2.1.--Needs minimal user input. Provides detailed information on attacks, including source IP address, logs suspicious network activity and displays information graphically. Does not monitor applications. Zone Labs ZoneAlarm Pro--Highly configurable, network ready; stops outside attacks and lets you selectively allow or disallow To exclude; reject; deny the force or validity of. The term disallow is applied to such things as an insurance company's refusal to pay a claim. internet access See how to access the Internet. by application. MailSafe quarantines potentially harmful e-mail attachments. Hardware firewalls Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router--Inexpensive: Includes router for up to four networked PCs (expandable to 253 users). Overcoming some limitations on incoming services in the default configuration required extensive tweaking tweaking Vox populi Fine-tuning to produce optimal results . Linksys--Provides a wireless Cable/DSL Router See broadband router. and four-port switch combo for about $120 more than the wired version. If you work in an old building or want to do some work outside, this is the ticket. File encryptor CenturionSoft Steganos Security Suite--Easy-to-use 128-bit suite includes password management, file shredder, password-protected system lock, encrypted e-mail. E-mail encryptor Sigaba Secure--Highly secure encryption keeps keys separate from messages by generating the keys at Sigaba servers. Easy to set up and use, but currently lacks support for some major e-mail clients. Anonymizer--Easy to use and works with any browser. Allows the secure use of cookies with sites that require them. URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. encryption hides browsing history from prying pry·ing adj. Insistently or impertinently curious or inquisitive: ignored the prying journalists' questions. pry eyes. The products on this list were top-rated by PCWorld magazine. 15-second business tip Eric Eder President Intelligent Connections Three more tips for information security: 1. Harden your passwords. Passwords for system access should be a minimum of eight characters in length and should include numbers, letters and special characters. A great password example is E#a^9!e1. 2. Do not open attachments or e-mails (including previewing messages) from unknown sources. E-mail is the most common way to spread viruses and vandals. 3. Secure your Internet connections. Every connection on the Internet is at risk for "always on" technologies such as DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary and cable modems. Visit www.aks.com and download eSafe Desktop to protect your Internet connected system. Guide to Detroit Region's tech organizations Automation Alley www.automationalley.org Digital Detroit www.digitaldetroit.org Smart Detroit www.smart-detroit.com ITE@M www.i-team.org Ann Arbor IT Zone www.annarboritzone.org SmartZones http://medc.michigan.org Cyber-state.org www.cyber-state.org |
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