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Secure Your Home Computer By the time you reach the end of the paper you will have acquainted yourself with all of the basics required to take control of and maintain your privacy and security over the Internet. To the novice computer user this may seem like a lot of information to absorb, yet if you are patient and take each item one at a time you will soon realize how uncomplicated this really is. Above all, don't be intimidated. No one learns everything in a single day.
By TomCat Internet Solutions, 03/06/2005
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A User's Guide to Security Threats on the Desktop Everyone who uses a computer has heard of Internet security issues such as viruses, e-mail scams, and hacker attacks. Many computer users don’t see the need for security or feel helpless in the face of hacker attacks. Both of these assumptions are false as will be discussed in this paper. This paper is written for non-technical computer users who need to know the security risks of the Internet and how to protect their important digital information.
By Richard D. Hagen, 04/30/2004
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Users Wary of Microsoft's .NET Every day more of our personal information is stored on digital media. Countless advertisers and retailers spend much their resources on identifying their target audience and gearing their products towards those desired individuals. Doctors keep files on your history, allowing them to access it quickly and efficiently. Financial institutions have massive databases outlining your entire financial history. The digital world is becoming a part of every aspect of our life, from oil changes to supermarket buying habits.
By Jeffrey Hudack, 04/30/2004
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An Instant War, Just Add Chat: The Growth of Instant Messaging Technology The purpose of the information presented here is to provide the reader with a rich synthesis of observations and ideas, encourage the reader to evaluate their current technological environment, and spur one to explore what additional work may need to be done in this security issue.
By Jack Schiller, 04/25/2004
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License to Surf? In this document, the similarity between car and computer evolutions will be used to highlight security shortcomings in today's personal computer usage, as well as hint at possible remedies. This document will also discuss other topics, such as responsibility of ISP's etc.
By Eddy Vanlerberghe, 04/20/2004
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The Real Cost of Free Programs such as Instant Messaging and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Applications As it is becoming ever easier for even a novice computer user to access and use freely available Instant Messaging programs, the security risks to all networks and need for public education increase dramatically. Without the awareness of the public as well as IT Managers, and the implementation of strict policies in regards to these programs, everyone is vulnerable. This paper discusses specific technical details and security risks of the four most popular Instant Messaging clients as well as several peer-to-peer file sharing programs. It then examines specific threats that are present for both these types of programs. Last but not least, it provides steps to ensure network security, and discusses the added vulnerability of not having policies in place.
By Sigrun Grabowski, 04/18/2004
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Understanding Instant Messaging (IM) and its security risks Instant messaging is very popular in consumer sector. However, it has yet to be used widely in the commercial sector as e-mail is currently used. The major drawback has been the vulnerabilities associated with IM technology. These vulnerabilities have created several security issues. The security issues have made organizations think before exploiting IM technology. This paper provides an overview of IM technology. It discusses vulnerabilities of IM and related security issues. This paper also provides an insight in to the considerations an enterprise should give during the implementation of IM technology and related products.
By Sujata Chavan, 04/18/2004
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Sniffing A Cable Modem Network: Possible or Myth? There are a growing number of warnings from various sources regarding the security threats associated with cable modems. This paper focuses primarily on the threat of malicious users sniffing on a cable modem network. Most of these warnings about sniffing cable modem networks emphasize the fact that the physical media employed by the cable modem network is a shared medium. I contend that these warnings are unfounded. In order to substantiate my claim that network sniffing on a cable modem network is a negligible threat, I will cover some basic details on network sniffing and cable modem networks. Once the reader has a basic foundation of these two topics, a discussion of their technological relationship will be covered. This discussion will demonstrate the possibilities of network sniffing on a cable modem network.
By Dexter Lindstrom, 04/14/2004
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Getting the Most Security out of the Linksys Cable/DSL Router The FCC reports that more than 7.1 million lines connected homes and businesses to the Internet in 2000, with DSL enjoying a whopping 435 percent rise in subscriptions over the previous year.1 With statistics like this, it is no wonder security is such a hot topic. A common form of security implemented in small business and home networking environments is the use of cable/DSL routers. Providing extra security at a minimal cost with little expertise to setup and maintain makes these low-end routers very attractive to the general public.
By Earl Charnick, 04/14/2004
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SOHO Firewall Savvy A firewall for a SOHO (Small Office Home Office) is the first line of defense and plays an important role in an overall security strategy. Because a SOHO has limited resources, the firewall product they implement must be relatively easy to use and maintain, and be cost-effective. This paper will attempt to provide some guidelines for choosing, installing and configuring a firewall for a small office. Specifically it will do the following: First, define a firewall and explain why a small office needs one. Second, provide a checklist of evaluation criteria for selecting a firewall and explain their importance. Third, explain the implementation and maintenance of a firewall based on a real world example. In addition, this paper will explain the various features of what a firewall can do and why it is essential.
By Maureen F. Lamb, 04/14/2004
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