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The Goal of Computer Security or What's Yours is Yours Until You Say
Otherwise!
We're being barraged by computer security information that includes recommendations about software that we should install and other
steps we should take to secure our home and office computer systems. But when all is said and done, do we really know the problem
we're trying to solve?
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What is a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack and What Can I Do About It?
This article describes denial-of-service attacks, explains how they are used by intruders, and provides measures to help prevent them.
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There IS an Intruder in My Computer - What Now?
Many home computers have been broken into, perhaps even yours. Knowing what to do after the break-in requires some advanced planning to reduce your repair effort and can greatly improve the chances that you’ve completely rid your computer of the intruder.
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Use Care When Reading Email with Attachments
Email viruses and worms are common. If you've not received one, chances are you will. Here are steps you can use to help you decide what to do with every email message with an attachment that you receive.
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Home Computer Security
Why are intruders paying particular attention to home computers? Home computers are typically not very secure and are easy to break into. When combined with high-speed Internet connections that are
always turned on, intruders can quickly find and then attack home computers. This document provides examples, checklists, and a glossary you can use to secure your home computer.
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Can You Prove It?
How does one entity prove itself to another? With most computer-based applications, it's a login and password pair. We know from experience that this is a weak scheme that is easily compromised. So what's the answer? It comes down to the level of complexity and cost that an organization is willing to accept in contrast to the threats they believe apply to them. |
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Is There an Intruder in my Computer?
Understanding the ways you can secure your computer network is analogous to securing your home.
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Internet - Friend or Foe?
"It's on the Internet" seems to be the answer to many of today's questions. But exactly what kind
information do you surrender in the innocent act of searching or asking for information online?
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File Cabinets and Pig Latin: Guards for Information Assets
To guard information assets, be they paper or computer files, you need to limit
who has access to them by using the access control devices of filing cabinets, safes,
and, on a computer system, access control lists.
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