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

Posted Saturday, June 23, 2007 12:23 PM by hwaldron

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.

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