To secure your wireless access point or router you need to change the default username and password used to access the administration screen and change the configuration settings
You opened an e-mail attachment that you probably shouldn't have and now your computer has slowed to
A brief article introducing the concepts of packet sniffing- how it works, what information can be gathered, what you can do to protect yourself and how you might use packet sniffing information to help protect or secure your network
The SSID is one of the pieces of information needed for a wireless device to attach to your wireless network. You should change the default SSID to something unique, but not something identifiable like your last name. This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to do that on a Linksys wireless router.
Links to free packet sniffer software to capture and analyze network traffic on your network
Deleting data or even formatting a hard drive before selling or disposing of it is not good enough. The data can still be recovered. This article describes the steps you need to take before getting rid of a hard drive.
Most security experts recommend that you log into your computer system as a regular user instead of Administrator. By using the 'Run As' option in Microsoft Windows, you can still execute programs with Administrator privileges even when you are logged in as a regular user.
Most home routers, wireless or wired, provide some form of DHCP which automatically assigns IP addresses to devices as they connect. To reduce the possibility of an unauthorized party accessing your network, you can disable DHCP and manually assign static IP addresses to your devices
A quick tip illustrating how to configure Windows XP to automatically erase the page file when Windows shuts down to remove any sensitive information
How to setup a iPhone controlled home security camera system for under $100
VPN's: IPSec vs. SSL is an article comparing and contrasting internet protocol security (IPSec) virtual private networks (VPN) with secure sockets layer (SSL) VPN's from your About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security, Tony Bradley
The Internet Explorer AutoComplete feature can remember Web addresses you have typed and form information such as your address. It can also remember your username and password for various sites. This may seem convenient, but it is also a huge security concern. Anyone who sits down at your computer is able to access your personal sites and information. This Quick Tip will show you how to turn off the AutoComplete feature, or at least disable the storage of usernames and passwords
Since the introduction of product activation in Microsoft products, many people have complained. For those who dread having to activate the product again with Microsoft just because they reinstall the software, this tip will show you how to transfer the activation data over.
One way to protect your wireless network is to establish MAC address filtering. By only allowing the devices with the MAC addresses you identify to connect to your network you greatly reduce the ability for an attacker to gain unauthorized access.
Links to free port scanner software to analyze your system for open ports to help you secure it
This is part of an article I wrote for CertCities.com describing my top 10 tips to help people study for and pass the CISSP certification exam. Excerpted from CertCities.com with permission
Links to free network monitoring tools & software to analyze network performance and functionality
It is great to be able to transmit data back and forth from your wireless device to your wireless router or access point, but what if someone else intercepts those airwaves as well? You can protect your wireless data by enabling encryption.
Free tools to monitor and protect your wireless connection or test your WEP encryption. There are wireless IDS (intrusion detection systems), wireless scanners that detect hidden networks and access points and more.
For the sake of the safety of you and your family, there is some information that you should never post on Facebook. Here are 5 things you should consider removing or not posting to Facebook and/or other social networks.
Free intrusion detection (IDS) and prevention (IPS) software to help you identify and respond to malicious or suspicious network activity on your network and stop any hackers, viruses, trojans or other malware from spreading
It seems like almost weekly a major security breach is announced involving the compromise of hundreds of thousands or even millions of customer's personal information. Some look to network security as the solution. Some look to legislation and penalties as the solution. The reality is that most identity theft is actually very low-tech and it is up to you to guard your own identity. These ten tips will help you protect yourself from identity theft.
Moral and legal implications aside, is jailbreaking your iPhone a safe endeavor? Do the benefits outweigh the risks or is it the other way around?
Free spyware removal tools and utilities to help you block, or at least detect and remove spyware and adware that can infest your computer and bog it down severely and may even perform malicious functions like capturing your passwords.
Have you lost the admin password to your wireless router or need to change your wireless router password because you never changed it from the factory default. Here are some tips on how to reset / change your wireless router's admin password.
A short article to provide you with the basics you should know about securing a simple wireless network.
A brief article introducing the concepts of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)- how they work, what sorts of things they monitor for, what the results mean to you and how you might use an IDS to monitor for and detect suspicious or malicious activity on your network and alert you so that you can respond
5 quick and easy MacBook security tips you can use to make your MacBook an impenetrable and unstealable mobile data fortress:
How to keep your Internet Parental Controls from being circumvented by your curious kids.
A brief quick tip article on starting Windows XP in SafeMode using the MSCONFIG utility rather than trying to press the F8 key at just the right time
Introduction to Port Scanning is a basic overview of TCP/IP port scanning - how to do it and what the results will or won't tell you- from your About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security, Tony Bradley
Wireless network equipment generally has a beacon which broadcasts information, part of which usually includes the SSID, about the wireless network every few milliseconds. Disable the SSID broadcast so that random wireless devices won't have it announced to them.
Article on password security. Passwords need to be long enough and complicated enough to protect you, but not so complicated you forget them. Also, due to password cracking algorithms and the format of the encrypted password hash, sometimes a shorter password can be better than a longer password
This article explains all the steps necessary to enable parental controls (restrictions) on your child's iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch.
Did someone steal your iPhone or iPad? Learn how to remotely wipe its data so that the bad guys can't steal your personal information.
Think your wireless network is safe because you're using WPA2 encryption instead of WEP? Think again
A quick step-by-step guide to show how to disable Remote Desktop and/or Remote Assistance. If the services are not being used, they are just another door for an attacker to access your system.
Did you lock yourself out of your own computer and are trying to hack your way back in? Follow these tips to get your virtual house keys back so you don't have to start over from scratch.
There is a widespread scam on the rise in many English-speaking countries. It's been dubbed the "Ammyy
Windows XP Home, like most Windows products for home users, is sorely lacking in security. It is better than past Windows operating systems for home users, but there are still some things you need to do. These are 5 quick steps you can take to make your Windows XP Home operating system more secure
A brief article describing why you should encrypt your email communications and some tips on how to do it
A brief article introducing the concepts of vulnerability scanning- how it works, what sorts of things it checks for, what the results mean to you and how you might use a vulnerability scanner to detect weaknesses in your network and fix them before they are used against you
Someone just stole your phone, little do they know that you've booby trapped it. They are in for a real surprise. Let's explore your smartphone booby trapping options.
Facebook's new Timeline is like a scrapbook for stalkers. Learn what you can do to secure it and make it safer.
If you read news headlines you may have heard about the overwhelming onslaught of 'bots' or 'zombies'.
This article examines the challenge of trying to remember the passwords and usernames to a wide variety of sites and applications and discusses the tools available to help users securely store and remember their passwords
Learn why the 2GIG Go!Control Wireless Home Security system might just be considered the iPhone of Home Security Systems.
A review of the Foscam FI8905W Outdoor IP Security Camera
A profile of Wireshark, a fork of Ethereal, maintained and developed by the creator and core development team from Ethereal. The profile provides a brief overview of the features and functions of the application.
An article on incident response when you think you've been hacked. how do you collect clues and evidence of your perpetrator- when they attacked? what they did? How do you restore your system and how do you protect yourself from future occurrences??
BackTrack is a free security audit toolkit comprised of hundreds of open-source security tools used by both security professionals as well as hackers. Did I mention that it's free?
A visual, step-by-step tutorial to illustrate how to backup and restore data in Microsoft Windows Vista
Free software to help you detect and block viruses, trojans, worms and other malware and also to clean-up any infections that may slip into your computer system.
A frequently asked questions (FAQ) entry describing what a rootkit is and how they are used legitimately and maliciously to control computer systems.
A brief overview of file and directory access rights in Unix and Linux operating systems and using the chmod command to alter or modify file and directory permissions.
Pop-Up Ads Even with new browsers and security technology aimed at reducing or eliminating annoying pop-up
A list of top Computer and Network Security books from your Guide, Tony Bradley
Secure Your Wireless Network: Understanding the threats and how to protect your network against them
A review of the best-selling thriller The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. It has only loose connections to cyber security or cyber fiction through some code-breaking and cryptography, but it is an excellent book.
You won't LOL if you fall for a SMiShing attack, but the bad guys will ROFL.
Short of encrypting or securing every single file on the system, you can also use the built-in encryption capabilities of Microsoft Office to protect specific files.
Links to free tools to help you encrypt your data to secure it from prying eyes
Fyodor, creator of NMap, polled the readers of the NMap-Hackers mailing list for their favorite or most useful tools. With 3,243 readers responding, the Top 100 Security Tools list has been created.
Are hackers listening in to your cordless phone conversations or is it just your nosy neighbor? Learn how to protect yourself from cordless phone eavesdroppers.
A tutorial article providing tips to use peer-to-peer (p2p) networking sites such as BitTorrent or eMule safely and securely.
Rainbow Tables may not sound like something sinister, but they are your password's worst nightmare. Rainbow Tables are yet another hacker tool in their ever growing arsenal. Don't let their cute name fool you, these things are scary.
There is an assumed or implied Right Of Privacy in the United States. Many think it is rooted in the Constitution, but not without a good deal of interpretation. There are many statutes and regulations that guard personal information, but security and privacy generally come at the expense of freedom and convenience. It is up to you to make an educated choice about where you want the balance to be.
From encrypting your phone calls, to arming your security system after you've already left the house, these must-have security apps for iPhone have got you covered.
There are many misperceptions and much confusion about where the legal and ethical line is for buying, downloading, sharing or copying music. This article addresses some common myths.
Are you afraid of becoming the next victim of a wireless hack attack? Here are 4 secrets that wireless hackers don't want you to know about wireless security. Learn the facts so you won't become their next victim.
An article on the basics of firewalls- what is it? how does it work? Talks about firewalls as the first line of perimeter network security to restrict access to your network.
This article provides will show users how ton enable the security features that are built-in to OS X, but are disabled by default.
If you can't remember your Windows XP password and even the password hint isn't helping, you can use an account with Administrator rights to reset the password so you can once again access your account.
Tips and tools to help you block pop-up ads while browsing the Web. Using these techniques can help you to reduce or eliminate pop-up ads and other Web-surfing annoyances.
Free software and tools to perform vulnerability scans and proactively find the holes in your systems before an attacker or malware does.
Quick Tip covering wireless networking protocols such as bluetooth, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g and more
Selling your iPhone or trading it in? There are a couple of steps you need to take to erase the data on your iPhone before you sell it.
With the release of Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Microsoft has improved the capabilities of the built-in firewall by leaps and bounds. Is the new firewall sufficient? Should you replace your 3rd-party personal firewall with the built-in Windows firewall?
a short article describing basic computer and network security steps for home users and small office home office (SOHO) users
A frequently asked question (faq) explainin what a BHO (browser helper object) is and how they can be used to attack your computer system.
Let's face it, when your mom joins Facebook and becomes your "friend", the party is over. No more swearing
The Top 5 antispyware products available for 2009 with brief overviews of each and links to learn more or download/purchase the software
The Forums section of the Internet / Network Security site had been neglected and fallen into disarray while there was no Guide for the site. I have reorganized the folders to provide specific categories and help to make the Forums into a valuable resource for our visitors to use to get and share information.
A brief article discussing the need for protecting sensitive and confidential data on the iPhone or iPod Touch and links to some Apps available to do just that
Check out our review of Dr. Paul Ekman's online course on recognizing Micro Expressions and learn how it might be used to fend off social engineering attacks.
Social networks are a popular method of meeting and communicating with like-minded persons, but they also pose a risk as predators and perverts stalk users
Was your Facebook account just hacked? Here is what you need to do to get things back to normal if you believe your Facebook account has been compromised.
This is a listing of software to help you secure and protect your computer from various sorts of malware or malicious hacking attempts.
A how-to tutorial for enabling security auditing and logging in Windows XP Professional
Nmap is a powerful open source utility. It is a port scanner, security audit tool and, as the name implies, network mapper. It is very versatile and is a tool that network and security administrators should be familiar with.
profile of freely available Nessus open source vulnerability scanner from your About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security, Tony Bradley
HijackThis is a free and powerful tool you can use to analyze your computers Registry and files on the hard drive to identify components of spyware or browser hijackers. This How To, which is the official tutorial from the HijackThis web site (http://www.spywareinfo.com/%7Emerijn/htlogtutorial.html), will show you how to interpret the information generated in the HijackThis log file.
A brief overview of the Center for Internet Security (CIS) security benchmarks for the Apple iPhone (OS 2.2.1)
A short quiz to test how much you learned from the first lesson of the Free Computer Security 101 course.
How-to configure Internet Explorer Security will walk through a tutorial of basic steps required to configure security settings in the Internet Explorer web browser
Oh SNAP! You just got Clickjacked!! Learn more about clickjacking and find out how you can avoid getting your clicks jacked.
Windows EFS (Encrypted File System) can help you add extra security and protection for your files to make sure that unauthorized users are unable to view or use them.
If antivirus, firewalls, anti-spyware and other protective measures don't work, you can simply go back in time to a point before your computer had problems by using System Restore.
Are you relying on a 4-digit passcode to protect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod? There is a simple settings change that can make your screen lock passcode a lot harder to crack. Let's learn how to set a complex password on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.
A definition of the term packet sniffing
A quick, down and dirty hit list of the 5 easy steps you can take to protect your computer system or network from being infiltrated by spyware and adware
Phishing scams have spiked recently and have become more of a concern. This article talks about what phishing scams are and illustrates five steps users and companies can take to keep from being victimized by phishing scams.
Quick tip or brief overview of the equipment or hardware required to establish a wireless network
A profile of IP Sniffer, a free protocol analyzer or packet sniffer by Erwan's Lab
What is ASLR? This brief article will answer that question and explain the advantages of Address Space Layout Randomization
Do you have a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)? Tips for creating a DRP for your home or business network and computers. Find out why a good DRP may save both your job and your marriage.
A brief overview of the new Protected Mode of Internet Explorer in Vista ad how it helps to protect your computer
Zone Alarm, a division of Checkpoint, has released a new tool designed to protect users from malicious web sites. Zone Alarm Force Field provides a toolbar and some simple tools to help users surf the Web safely.
Check out these tips on how to avoid credit card skimming before you swipe your card at the ATM or the gas pump.
A step-by-step guide, with screenshots for visual aid, for disabling active scripting in the Internet Explorer web browser. Turning off ActiveX can protect your computer from malicious JavaScript, VBScript and other Active Scripting malware.
Did your grandmother just post a Facebook link to "Hot Shocking Sexy Pics of Britney Spears"? Maybe that's
Configure or disable UAC (User Account Control) in Vista Home or Vista Home Premium. The home versions lack the Local Security Policy console for configuring these settings, so users of these operating systems have to dig deeper and edit the registry to make changes.
A profile and overview of the free Network Probe network protocol analyzer (packet sniffer) program.
5 tips to help you get your foot in the door in the IT Security field.
A brief overview of the basics of wireless networking- the technology, terminology, protocols and equipment. This is provided as a beginning point before moving on to the concepts of securing wireless networks in the Free Wireless Network Security Class
One of the mantras of computer security is to keep your computer patched and updated against known vulnerabilities. Sounds simple enough. But, how do you make sure that your computer is patched and updated?
Is Siri telling all your secrets? If you have a new iPhone and are using the Siri assistant, there is a potential Siri-related security hole that a simple settings change can fix.
A brief explanation of the Allow UIAccess Applications to Prompt for Elevation Without Using the Secure Desktop setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
Learn how hackers break into voicemail boxes and find out how you can prevent your own voicemail from getting hacked.
A brief description of the capabilities of the Sub7 Trojan horse hacker utility software
There are all kinds of internet-based bots out there some good some bad. We're going to look at the bad ones and show you how to recognize and avoid them.
Foscam Surveillance Pro is a great app for keeping an eye on your home from your iPhone. Check out our review for more information.
The Windows XP SP2 firewall may not offer the best protection, but it offers better protection than no firewall at all and it is built-in to Windows XP systems. This tip will show you how to configure the Windows XP SP2 firewall.
A review of Ad-Aware Pro AE (Anniversary Edition). Lavasoft released new versions of Ad-Aware dubbed AE for Anniversary Edition in honor of 10 years of leading spyware and malware protection.
Free tools to help you secure and protect your network from the following categories: firewalls, antivirus, virus removal, miscellaneous security, email spam blocking, spyware removal, pop-up and messenger spam blocking, vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection (IDS), packet sniffer, port scanner, encryption, enumeration, network monitoring and wireless network security.
top picks for books about hacker and cracker tools, techniques, tricks and tips and how to protect and secure your computers or network to defend it from being vulnerable to attack
A review of the Zonet ZVC7630W wireless IP camera with 2-way audio communications and night vision. Monitor inside or outside of your home and communicate with visitors using the audio capabilities of the camera.
Many travelers these days carry a laptop whether for business or personal reasons. These tips will help you secure and protect it so that both it, and the data it contains, arrive at the destination safely.
A book review of Malicious Cryptography: Exposing Cryptovirology by Adam Young and Moti Yung from your About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security, Tony Bradley
Tips to make yourself virtually invisible online so you can remain anonymous, avoid targeted advertising, evade hackers, deter online stalkers, and prevent other invasions of privacy.
A review of Hacking Exposed 6, the 6th edition of the #1 best-selling computer security book of all time. Written by George Kurtz, Stuart McClure, and Joel Scambray, Hacking Exposed 6 is also the 10th Anniversary of the original title.
A short profile of the Sniphere protocol analyzer (packet sniffer) program.
A series of articles on computer security for home users. Computer Security 101 (tm) is a 10-part series of lessons about basic computer, network and Internet security. Lesson 1 introduces hosts, IP addresses, DNS, ISP and backbone.
review of Spectorsoft Spector Pro 6.0 monitoring software. Spector Pro 6.0 captures keystrokes, screenshots, instant messages, email, and more, stealthily, to allow a parent or employer to monitor a computer system and control how and when it is used.
Remote network access opens a backdoor or secret passage to the corporate network that is difficult, if not impossible to secure and protect.
Are you new to Google+ and wondering how to set your Google+ security and privacy settings to keep the world out of your business? Here are some tips on how you can use Google+'s security and privacy options to make your Google+ experience a safe one.
UAC is the most controversial and maligned feature of the Windows Vista operating system. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Learn what UAC is and what it isn't so you can understand why it works the way it works.
A quiz based on Lesson 1 of Computer Security 101 on the About.com Internet / Network Security site
A review of the cyber-thriller novel Digital Fortress by Dan Brown. An excellent novel highlighting encryption and high-technology espionage as well as some government / privacy issues.
While Windows XP is capable of using FAT, FAT32 or NTFS as the file system on hard drives, only NTFS natively supports encryption, compression and superior security such as the ability to protect individual files and folders. If you aren't already using NTFS you should be and this tip will show you how.
A profile of NetStumbler, a beggarware software utility to locate and identify wireless access points
Are you prepared for when the walking dead come knocking at your door during a zombie apocalypse? Follow these perimeter security tips to help zombie-proof your home.
With Windows Vista, Microsoft introduced a new feature called the Sidebar. The Sidebar can be configured
A review of GFI LANguard N.S.S. (Network Security Scanner) version 6.
While there are slicker and more expensive backdoor or Trojan programs that can be used to monitor and control remote systems, Sub7, a.k.a. Backdoor-G, remains one of the most powerful and widely used. This profile offers a look at some of the functionality built into this tool.
Are you convinced that you have spyware or adware running on your computer? Learn how to detect and remove spyware from your PC.
Three new vulnerabilities were discovered which could allow for Local attacks to escalate privileges and execute programs with complete root access
Book review of CISSP All-In-One Exam Guide (3rd Edition) by Shon Harris from McGraw-Hill / Osborne publishing
A visual step-by-step tutorial on performing a vulnerability scan using Nessus 3
A step-by-step tutorial for configuring Password Policy in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy settings.
book review of Hack Proofing Your Wireless Network by Christian Barnes, Tony Bautts, Donald Lloyd, Eric Oullet, Jeffrey Posluns, David Zendzian and Neal O'Farrell from your About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security, Tony Bradley
A review of the Prevx Edge 3.0 antimalware and PC security software from Prevx.
A brief explanation of the Password Must Meet Complexity Requirements setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
A short list of features to look for when choosing a host-based intrusion prevention system application
A brief explanation of the Store Passwords Using Reversible Encryption setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
An article on setting up auditing to log events on your computer or network. Having logs helps to detect and prevent intrusions as well as providing valuable forensic evidence after an intrusion occurs.
An article about zero day exploit vulnerabilities and how to protect yourself and your computer by your Guide, Tony Bradley
A brief profile of the mSecure app for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Can you bring files back from the dead? In some cases, the answer is yes. I'm not talking about the recycle bin, I'm talking about when you deleted the stew out of them. Find out how to resurrect dead files.
According to MessageLabs spam accounts for more than 60% of all email traffic. These free tools and utilities can help you to reduce and eliminate unsolicited spam email from your computer system.
A brief explanation of the Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator Account setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Security Options - User Account Control settings.
A review of SpectorSoft's eBlaster 6.0 remote computer monitoring software. eBlaster allows parents or employers to monitor computer activity via email by generating periodic reports.
In Depth Security. Using a layered approach to network security provides better protection. An attack that compromises or bypasses one security layer will be detected and blocked by another.
Port knocking is all the rage these days. As with almost anything in computers- what can be used to provide a convenience or feature can also be turned against you. Both good guys and bad guys are discovering new ways to use port knocking.
Learn how to prevent your Mac from becoming a victim of the Flashback attack and find out how to detect and remove the infection if your Mac has already been compromised.
Free software and utilities to block pop-up advertising including blocking the Windows Messenger Service spam that pops up even when you are not browsing the Web.
A definition of the term proxy server
A review of alarm.com's interactive alarm monitoring service
Your virus scanner says everything is OK, but your computer is acting very strange and won't let you open any files. It's time for a second opinion malware scanner to see what your antivirus software might have missed.
Is the crime rate up in your area? Are burglars treating your neighborhood like it's an all-you can-steal buffet? It's time to upgrade your neighborhood watch to version 2.0.
Lesson 2 of the 10-part Computer Security 101 (tm) series covers a range of topics including the concept of protocols, TCP/IP, DHCP and NAT protocols, TCP/IP, DHCP and NAT
Right now, hundreds of thousands of infected computers are being sold into slavery without their owners or their anti-virus software knowing it. Meanwhile, the bad guys are laughing all the way to the bank. Let's pull back the curtain and delve into the shadowy world of malware affiliate marketing.
The University of Calgary is offering a hotly debated course on malware and viruses. Part of the class will actually teach the students how to create their own viruses. Many in the security community fear this will just create the next generation of malicious code developers and is not necessary to teach defense and security.
A simple overview of active scripting such as JavaScript, VBScript and ActiveX, Cross Site Scripting (XSS), Instant Messaging (IM), Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Networking and Packet Sniffing. This is the 5th of a 10-part series called Computer Security 101 from your About.com Guide, Tony Bradley.
Is that really the president calling you at home or have you just been Caller ID spoofed?
Your 3-year-old is playing with your phone and just made 300 dollars worth of in-app purchases, and she doesn't even know how to read yet. Let's learn how to prevent your kids and others from making unauthorized in-app purchases.
A brief profile of the freeware AnalogX Packetmon protocol analyzer (packet sniffer)
A list of top picks for applications and utilities designed to block or control pop-up, pop-under and other advertisements on web sites from your About.com Guide, Tony Bradley
A brief overview of the freeware protocol analyzer (packet sniffer) SnoopAnalyzer Standard.
A profile of the small, fast protocol analyzer (packet sniffer) Plastic Sniffer.
A final exam based on all 10 lessons of Computer Security 101 on the About.com Internet / Network Security site
Learn how to test your network firewall to see if it is doing its job?
We all hate leaving our pets at home while we're at work. What if you could check in on them whenever your wanted from you iPhone or Android? I'll show you how to make a low-cost Pet Cam for less than $100
A definition of the network security term authentication
top books for preparing for security certification exams like Security+, CISSP, TICSA, SSCP, GSEC, SANS GIAC and others
A profile of Foundstone's free Vision utility, a host-based computer forensics tool for the Windows platform.
Do you know what it takes to shop safe online? Use these 10 tips to give you some peace of mind.
Explanations of the User Account Control Policy Settings available in Windows Vista Local Security Policy
A quiz based on Lesson 2 of Computer Security 101 on the About.com Internet / Network Security site
A brief profile of the iVault app for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Links to hacker enumeration tools. These tools will help list out valuable information about users, hosts, services, ports and more.
A definition of the network security term ids
Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) resources for security professionals.
A definition of the network security term dhcp (also known as dynamic host configuration protocol)
Tips to make your password really hard for bad guys to crack
is your computer part of a bot net? You might not think so, but if you've had a computer virus or had malicious software installed on your PC, then the chances are good that your computer might have been sold into slavery without you even knowing it.
quick overview of basic steps to take to secure your microsoft windows computer system including using strong passwords and a firewall
All you ever wanted to know about Facebook Security, Safety, and Privacy but were afraid to ask.
A brief explanation of the Minimum Password Age setting in Windows Vista Local Security Policy - Account Policy - Password Policy settings.
A review of the comprehensive, illustrated TCP/IP Guide by Charles Kozierok from No Starch Press