How To Protect Your Home Network From Security Threats by Paul Wilcox
Technical computer jargon has become a part of our everyday lives and not only at work but at home as well. If you have setup your own computer network at home you probably know all about wireless cards, routers, and firewalls. Most computer components are easy to install and get set up, making... Start by reading the manual of each network product you have since they typically go into great detail about security configurations. ... This is especially important if you have a wireless network since someone next door can potentially use your network to get onto the Internet.

Firewalls VS. Barbarians At The Gates by Deb Jensen
As they are plotting against you and going in for the attack, what is your strategy? How well are you at keeping them out? Are you putting too much stock in your firewall? According to Mick Johnson, a product marketing manager with Sensory Networks, "The definition of a firewall has changed over... "There is no one-size-fits-all security solution, and most IT managers spend a large chunk of time creating multi layered, process-driven security strategies. ... ." as found in Elizabeth Millard's article called Weighing in on Security Services.

How to Protect your Whole Family Online from Hackers and Predators! by Todd Jirecek
Today more than ever, there are more threats from the online world. It's seems every time you turn around you hear another story about someone computer or personal identity being stolen. It can happen in an instant and without a flash. Before you know it, it's too late to stop it. ... The first thing you need to do is jump on the internet and read a little. ... Stop at your local computer super store and ask some of the sales people their views about online security. ... Staying motivated to learn a little about computer security can be a tough task.

Internet Security Basics 101 by Niall Roche
The explosive growth of the Internet has meant that thousands of people are today experiencing the joys of being online for the first time. With growth there always comes pain. Be it your growing pains as a child or the growth and development of this part of our culture called the Internet. ... This might sound complicated but your Internet security system will be quite straigtforward being comprised of just 2 - 3 Internet security products. ... You need an Internet security system. ... We'll look at each of these products in more detail now: AntiVirus Software The first and most...

The Importance of Computer Security by Sergiu Marias
While running Windows and common applications, your computer is also silently operating a vast number of tasks, in the background and behind the scenes. These "invisible" tasks or processes often reduce the processing power of your computer consuming large amounts of memory. ... - Completely protect your privacy and security! ... Whether you are new to Windows, a business professional, or a systems administrator, you can rely on WinTasks to quickly improve your computer's security and speed. ... WinTasks 5.0 Professional provides you with a wealth of information and a powerful set of tools...

Remote Access - Stay Connected Anywhere by Kriss Standke
With today's active lifestyle and constant on the go business style, it's important to stay connected to your computer or network. Remote Access is just that, the ability to stay connected where ever you are. With Remote Access Software, you can easily access your netowrk from your home, your... From simply checking their e-mail to controlling lights, appliances and home security systems and even looking in on security cameras over the internet, the uses are limitless. ... A connection can be made through a standard dial up internet connection, a wireless connection, a cable internet...

Firewall As Security Wall For Computer Protection by Sam Mike
Firewalls are security programs for computers that work same as that of physical firewalls protecting them from external hazards things. If an organization is using a network based environment then there is more chance of getting harm then a stand alone computer. ... All the information coming from the internet resource is first checked by firewall then transmitted to the requested system. ... Even if the home computers uses internet surfing then intruders can easily make home in your computer files.

Wireless Internet by Dennis Oley
We have all come a long way from connecting to the internet via the old 2400 baud telephone line modem to a slow AOL connection. Now, there are many ways to connect to high-speed internet at various costs and service levels. Today, the Cable TV provided high-speed internet access usually costs... The best thing about high-speed internet service (other than you don’t have to wait forever for your favorite web page to load) is the option to connect other users to your same internet connection - and share the service.

How A Personal Firewall Helps To Protect Your Home Computer From Hackers by Richard Rogers
There are two types of firewall available to the home computer user. A hardware firewall is a device which sits between your computer and the internet. At home for example it could reside on a broadband router which is used to share your internet connection with a number of computers. ... For example, if malicious software like a Trojan Virus or spyware were installed on your computer without your knowledge the firewall would alert the user when it tried to connect to the internet and prevent it communicating with its host.

Using NTP Authentication by David Evans
NTP or Network Time Protocol to give it its full name is an internet protocol designed to distribute precise time around a network. NTP is a UDP based protocol used to synchronize system time on network infrastructure, such as servers, workstations and network equipment . ... MD5 is a highly secure encryption algorithm, widely used on the internet for authentication and security purposes. ... Authentication is intended to overcome security risks by ensuring that any response received from an NTP time server has come from the intended reference.