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. ... Antivirus software can only protect your computer from viruses trying to infect it via email, CD-Rom, floppy disk, Word documents or other types of computer files. ... Firewall Software The use of firewall software by home computer users is a relatively new occurence.

Top Tips To Secure Your Online PC by Agnivo Roy
Most of us use a PC these days, but how many of us are really serious about securing it? Well, not most of us! They just need to get their job done sitting on the PC and hence look no further. But they do find themselves in great trouble when the PC crashes, files are corrupted, login... The Antivirus stays active in the system memory and monitors your file transfers, network/internet connections, and programs for suspicious activities and keeps away harmful computer viruses, worms and trojans from playing devil on your PC.

Networking Basics by Kashif Raza
A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are connected together with cables. The sharing of data and resources. Information travels over the cables, allowing network users to exchange documents & data with each other, print to the same printers, and generally share any... Network Adapter: A network computer is connected to the network cabling with a network interface card, (also called a "NIC", "nick", or network adapter). ... Some NICs are installed inside of a computer: the PC is opened up and a network card is plugged directly into one of the computer's...

MicroWorld Releases New Version of MailScan Ver. 4.5 - Antivirus and Content Security Software by Manish Katara
MicroWorld Technologies, Inc. the leading solutions provider in the area of Anti-virus and Content security, has announced the launch of its new version of MailScan Ver. 4.5, the antivirus and content security software for mail servers. The new version of MailScan provides additional security... MailScan 4.5 is the next step in the continuing process to provide added security to mail servers against virus attacks, SPAM and other forms of security threats to networks via e-mail. ... The new security feature interface displays all the active TCP connections to your computer.

Computer Risks: Unauthorized Access and Use by Bob J. Valkovski
One type of computer security risk is unauthorized access and use. Unauthorized access is the use of a computer or network without permission. Hackers typically break into a computer by connecting to it and then logging in as a legitimate user. Some intruders do no damage but they merely access... Audit trails Intrusion detection software = analyzes network traffic, asssesses vulnerability, identifies unauthorized access and notifies network administrators of suspicious behaviour patterns or system breaches.

Spyware - How Can You Protect Your Computer From It by Markus Wahlgren
Spyware was in headlines for the first time in 1999 when a freeware game called “ Elf Bowling” circulated with spying software along with it. Since then spywares are creating a havoc in the computer world. Some of the downloadable software comes with a licensing agreement that a spyware program... So one has to buy genuine parts and software and keep updating regularly Installing anti virus software Anti virus software prevents viruses from getting attached to the programs in the computer and prevent them from corrupting the files.

IT Support: The Crucial Factor For Your Business by Lee Smith
IT Support has become increasingly important over the years. With businesses and industries becoming more and more competitive, your IT and computer network needs to make your business as efficient as possible. When something goes wrong with your network or IT, you need to have a rapid response... There is software on the market today that will allow a company to support and solve computer issues without the need to install any software on the affected machines, this saves precious time and money and gives the smaller business the necessary response required for a much lower cost than ever...

An Inexpensive Solution to Securing Public Access Computers by Jim Frank
Offering secure public Internet access is not as easy as it may seem. As the IT manager for a mid-sized public library, it’s become apparent to me that creating a secure network of library workstations for use by the public is more important than ever before. ... The Public Access Computer Security Tool is a complete software security system designed by, and offered freely through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation . ... There’s absolutely no way for patrons to intentionally or accidentally disrupt the functioning of the computer, as they are limited to the software we’ve given them...

What To Watch Out For When Looking For Flat Or Fixed Fee Computer Consulting by Steven Young
You have a computer networking infrastructure in place. Now you need someone who can maintain your computer networking systems. You want someone who knows Cisco, 3Com, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Firewall protection, phone systems, Novell, Windows 2003 and more. ... There should be some minimum Network Security protection. ... Ordering computer hardware or software. ... Managed Network Switches c. ... There are a few things to consider when entertaining the idea of fix / flat rate monthly computer consulting.

Spyware Removal Software by Max Bellamy
A recent study indicates that every 9 out of 10 computers connected to the Internet are infected by spyware. Spyware, as the name suggests, spies on a machine for the user’s personal information and the Web sites he frequently visits. It works in the background without the user’s knowledge and... Spyware removal software is usually available for free from the Web sites of software security companies and hacker communities. ... The software thus ensures continuous protection of the computer and the user’s personal information.