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Computer Security Resource
Description: OS security, fresh news about underground computer security, informatyion about virii, anonimity, cyberlaw( organization, cyber crimes, computer espionage), books devoted to computer security, tools
Added on: 05-Mar-2003 Hits: 232
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DNSstuff.com!
Description: There is currently no cost for the DNS report or the other tests, and it is ad-free. You are free to link directly to this site. The 2,000,000+ hits a month are all sponsored by Computerized Horizons. If you use these tools and need anti-spam or anti-virus software for your mail server, please consider looking at their Declude products. If you want your email filtered for you, consider Spam Soap. Thanks!
Added on: 08-May-2004 Hits: 12
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For Home Computer Users and Families
Description: A CALL TO ACTION: BE A CYBER SECURE CITIZEN! Securing your personal computer plays a crucial role in protecting our nation's Internet infrastructure. This web site is designed to give you the information needed to secure your home or small business computer. You'll find tips on how to safeguard your system, a self-guided cyber security test, educational materials, and other Internet resources, as well as valuable information from our sponsor organizations.
Added on: 09-Jul-2003 Hits: 213
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Home Computer Security (CERT Co-ordination Center)
Description: Securing your home computer is not a trivial task. There are many topics to consider and many steps to follow. They take time to learn and do. If you can, read this entire document before you begin to secure your computer. Youll have a better understanding of the effort and all its facets. This ought to help you when you begin to tackle the tasks described here. In the next part of this document, we describe two types of activities. Some you can do using the programs that came with your computer: working with passwords and email attachments, running programs, and backing up your work. For other activities, you might need to obtain some specialized programs: applying patches, and running anti-virus, firewall, and file encryption programs. Though some vendors products provide these features, well assume your computer doesnt have any of them so youll need to add all of them. Here then is the list of tasks you need to do to secure your home computer. Their order is based on how intruders attack computers, beginning with the most-often used attack methods. By starting with the lower numbered tasks, you address the biggest problems you face in securing your home computer. Remember that most sections end with a reference to a web site that you can use to find an example of how to do the task on a Microsoft Windows 2000 computer.
Added on: 08-Jul-2003 Hits: 229
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Home Network Security (CERT Co-ordination Center)
Description: This document gives home users an overview of the security risks and countermeasures associated with Internet connectivity, especially in the context of always-on or broadband access services (such as cable modems and DSL). However, much of the content is also relevant to traditional dial-up users (users who connect to the Internet using a modem).
Added on: 10-Jul-2003 Hits: 161
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How to Obscure Any URL
Description: Not exactly security related, this page by PCHelp describes how spammers, scammers and the likes, hide their origin by obfuscating URLs. It describes the techniques using various examples. Note: Both IE and Netscape handle URLs slightly different starting in the generation 6.x browsers. Some examples or forms may no longer work in these browsers.
Added on: 12-May-2002 Hits: 226
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How to Report Internet-Related Crime
Description: Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS): Internet-related crime, like any other crime, should be reported to appropriate law enforcement authorities at the local, state, federal, or international levels, depending on the scope of the crime.
Added on: 31-Jan-2004 Hits: 1750
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How to Report Internet-Related Security Incidents
Description: CERTŽ Coordination Center Incident Reporting System: The CERT Coordination Center focuses on reports of security incidents involving the Internet. Definition=The act of violating an explicit or implied security policy. Widely recognized violations of a typical security policy are characterized at the Center.
Added on: 31-Jan-2004 Hits: 1461
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Implementing row level security in SQL Server
Description: Microsoft SQL Server doesn't provide built-in row level security for data stored in tables. This articles shows you, how to implement row level security, with the use of views, and system functions. Complete code is provided.
Added on: 01-Jan-2003 Hits: 205
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Improve Security (CERT Co-ordination Center)
Description: Although you cannot make it completely immune to attacks, there are ways to improve the overall security of your system to make it less vulnerable. To help you improve your system's security, we have developed a method for evaluating your security risks, security practices that you can implement, and training courses for managers and technical personnel. We also have information on how to develop your own computer security incident response team or expand the skills of a team you already have.
Added on: 08-Jul-2003 Hits: 153
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