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Simple Security Personal Computer Protection

Simple Security Personal Computer Protection. Jack LaPointe – Compusure PC3 Meeting 6-14-2007. Simple Security Personal Computer Protection. Security isn’t simple But, you can take some common sense precautions and substantially reduce your vulnerability

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Simple Security Personal Computer Protection

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  1. Simple Security Personal Computer Protection • Jack LaPointe – Compusure • PC3 Meeting 6-14-2007 Jack LaPointe - Compusure

  2. Simple Security Personal Computer Protection • Security isn’t simple • But, you can take some common sense precautions and substantially reduce your vulnerability • Focus tonight: desktop or laptop PC with a broadband internet connection Jack LaPointe - Compusure

  3. The “Simple” in Security • Do you use a computer? • Can it connect to the internet? • You’re a target! • Shut it down Or learn to deal with the risks. Jack LaPointe - Compusure

  4. The Enemy: Malware • Malicious code or activity designed to subvert and/or exploit your system • Viruses, Trojans & Worms • Spyware, Root Kits, & Hijackers • Phishing, Pharming & Fraud • Hackers, Crackers, & Scanners • Rogue Code & Drive by Downloads • And the list goes on Jack LaPointe - Compusure

  5. Just a ReminderA Few Selected Consequences • Viruses – Co-opt your system for mail propagation – may actually damage your PC – many, many other effects • Spyware – Spies on your PC usage – delivers popups - slows down system • Hacker Exploits – Takes control for own purpose – “Zombiefication” • “DoS” Attacks, Spam & Porn Distribution • And now, “Blended Attacks” – all above Jack LaPointe - Compusure

  6. Defending Yourself • There are some simple and inexpensive common sense things you can do to manage (not eliminate) your susceptibility • There are no guarantees. A determined hacker will find a way. But, you can: • Make it considerably more difficult • Know if you’ve been attacked • Be prepared to deal with the consequences Jack LaPointe - Compusure

  7. Simple Things You Can Do To Defend Yourself • Control Physical Access to your computer • Use a strong password and change it • Practice safe Computing • Turn it off when it doesn’t need to be on Jack LaPointe - Compusure

  8. The Security Baseline • We’re going to borrow a concept from Brian Livingston of Windows Secrets. It’s free and recommended(www.WindowsSecrets.com) • “The Security Baseline” is a featured section of that publication. It describes the minimum set of security tools you’ll need for safe computing – includes recommendations Jack LaPointe - Compusure

  9. The Security Baseline As It Stands www.windowssecrets.com 5-24-07 • Firewall – Router Hardware - to shield your system from unwanted interaction from the Internet – Netgear’s RangeMax Series • Security Suite – integrated application to maintain the integrity of your system – ZoneAlarm Pro • Update-management -OS & Apps – to handle today's constant stream of patches and upgrades - Microsoft Jack LaPointe - Compusure

  10. The Security BaselineThe Original (Do It Yourself) Version • Hardware Firewall –to shield your system from unwanted interaction with the Internet • Software Firewall –to control security settings on your system and prevent internal malware from phoning home • Antivirus program - To detect and eliminate infected files • Antispyware - To detect and eliminate spyware, adware and browser hijackers in your system • Update-management -OS & Apps – to handle today's constant stream of patches and upgrades Jack LaPointe - Compusure

  11. Commercial Security Programs & Packages • Industry leaders: • Norton (Symantec.com) • Zone Alarm Pro (ZoneAlarm.com) • Virus Scan (McAfee.com) • OneCare Live (Microsoft) • Reasonable prices for all inclusive security packages or individual programs • Superstores are always running special on these Jack LaPointe - Compusure

  12. Free Security Programs - DIY • Free Applications for “Home Use” • ZoneAlarm Personal Firewall (ZoneAlarm.com) • AntiVir (free-av.com) • AVG Antivirus (Grisoft.com) • Windows XP/SP2 Firewall (Microsoft) • Windows Defender Anti-Spyware (Microsoft) • Many Others – Special Promotions, etc. Ad-Aware, Spybot, PcTools, PestPatrol … Your ISP Jack LaPointe - Compusure

  13. Backup The Last Defense • It’s not a question of if, only when … something brings your system down • At that point backup looks very smart … In the meantime, Cost & Hassle get in the way • Take backups off-site (home, office, storage) • Consider a backup service… Jack LaPointe - Compusure

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