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DSL Reports - How to Secure my Computer, a layered approach

Computer I liked this new set of security guidelines recently shared in the DSL forums. This is educational and provides an excellent set of best practices for home users.

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How to Secure (and Keep Secure) My (New) Computer(s): A Layered Approach: (#8463)
Table of Contents: Why Security Is Important. - Costs To You. - Costs To Others. What To Do About It. - System Log Notebook. Basic Security/Integrity. - BEFORE Connecting To The Internet. - - Power Protection. - - Secure Passwords. - - Boot Disk. - - Backup Regime. - - Worms, Infections and You. - - NAT Router. - - Windows XP ICF. - - Anti-Virus. - - Modem Stand-by. - Basic Security/Integrity (Continued) - Now Ready to Connect to the Internet. - - Software Firewall. - - "Windows Update". - - Analyzer Tests and Tools. - - Tighten Internet Explorer (IE). - - Browser Alternatives. - - Browser Filtering. - - Email and Email Program Alternatives. - - For AOL Users Only. The Next Level. - Free Software For Your Layered Security Arsenal. - - Script Sentry. - - RegistryProt. - - Trust Setter. - - Startup Control Panel. - - SpyBot S & D. - - MicroSoft Windows Defender. - - AdAware. - - SpywareBlaster. - - Spyware Guard. - Secure Your Operating System. - Anti-Trojan. Safe Hex.

Posted: Jun 23 2007, 12:04 PM by Harry Waldron | with 1 comment(s)

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Securiour said:

Mostly the computers got infected due to human negligience or actions. The tips given above are good enough to follow to make your pc secure but your actions are still important e.g if you recieve an email containing suspicious email link or attachment never ever try to open it otherwise your actions may cost you.

# June 30, 2007 12:46 PM

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