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ANTI-VIRUS

Protect your PC by using anti-virus software.  The charge is worth it as it will cost you much more in lost data and other damages if a virus takes hold of your system.

AntiVir Personal Editions A free anti-virus program that scans for DOS, Java, Windows and macro viruses. Also available in German. Platform: Windows License: Freeware . Computer Viruses - An Introduction Tutorial A primer for understanding computer virus basics. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . Free 4 U Free anti-virus downloads. . Anti-Virus Utilities A huge directory with various utilities, from Netware Files. . Virus Checking Tutorial How to make sure you don't get caught out by a virus. Includes free virus checker and regular updates. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . Back to top...

ENCRYPTION

This is the primary method of ensuring privacy and authentication on the Web.  It uses symmetric, asymmetric and one way keys.  A well-known program such as PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) uses all three keys to encrypt data.

KPKFile A freeware program that encrypts your files on your computer to keep it hidden from prying eyes. Platform: Windows License: Freeware . PGP Pretty Good Privacy is a standard for file and email privacy, free for non-commercial use. Full-stength 128-bit encryption, secure file wiping and more. Platform: DOS - Mac - Unix - Windows License: Freeware . Coded Drag A free tools to easily encrypt your personal data by using the drag-and-drop interface. Platform: Windows License: Freeware . Freeware Home Free encryption and decryption tools. . Free Downloads Center - Mail Security Free email security and encryption tools to secure your message. . Glossary of Internet Cryptography A comprehensive glossary of cryptopgraphy terms. . Secure Email Server Is your email account secured with encryption? Make is so with a secure email account.  Protect your email privacy with a secure email account from 4SecureMail. . SSL Certificates How-to A first hand approach on how to manage a certificate authority (CA), and issue or sign certificates to be used for secure web, secure e-mail, or signing code and other usages. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . Crypto Heaven Secure email and online file sharing and storage. Integrates multi-user based security into email, instant messaging, file storage and sharing in one unique package. Provides real time communication for text and data transfers in a multi user secure environment. . Encryption Tutorial What sort of encryption should you use - how safe is it? Free PGP download and instruction manual. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . Back to top...

FIREWALLS

A firewall is a secure computer system that is placed between a trusted network (like your PC) and an untrusted one (like the Internet).  It controls access to your private network and can also "hide" your internal systems and info from the public.  It can detect intrusions, take evasive action and perform logging/reporting.

Free Firewall Get free firewalls here. . Firewall Basics Do you need a firewall? If you access the Internet, the answer is yes. The more time you are connected, the more you need a firewall. . Firewalls for Free You can have superior personal firewall protection without spending big bucks. . What is a Firewall? Learn some basics about firewalls. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . Top 5 Firewall Utilities Protect your PC and network from suspicious activity on the Internet. . Test Your Firewall and System Security Configurations If you're one of the many users that leaves security up to your firewall, you might want to take advantage of David Chernicoff's tips for testing that firewall. . Personal Internet Firewalls Reviews and comparisons of several personal Internet firewalls. . Home PC Firewall Guide The purpose of the Home PC Firewall Guide is to provide easy access to independent, third-party reviews of Internet security products for home, telecommuter, and SOHO end-users. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . Firewall Tutorial Setting up a personal firewall and making sure that it is protecting you. Free firewall for you to download. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . Back to top...

PASSWORDS

You can password protect your files, folders, entire PC or web site.  For PC's, you'd use software and other utilities.  To password protect certain parts of your web site, you may need some CGI program and CGI access on your web server.  But you can also get password protection through remotely hosted providers, where no programming is required.

PasswordProtection.com A free online service that allows you to password protection some of your web site pages without having access to CGI. Type: Remotely Hosted To use: Plug-in code . Freeware Home - Passwords Free password management tools. . AI RoboForm A browser companion that memorizes new passwords and automatically fills them in when you visit the site again. . Password Safe Handy Password Manager. . Password Protection Gates Protect the sensitive information on web site with a password gate. Protects entire site or only a few pages with multiple log-ins and access levels. . Windows Security Guide Password Generator Free web utility that generates random passwords that are highly secure and extremely difficult to crack due to an optional combination of lower and upper case letters, numbers and punctuation symbols. . Airy Secrets Free password manager. . APassword Random password generator for Windows. . Any Password An easy-to-use freeware tool that stores all your passwords, UserIDs, and related information in a tree form. Saves this information in encrypted files which can be protected by password. Supports password generation and incremental search feature. . Automated Password Generator Password generator for UNIX-like systems. . Faena MyID A free high security password keeping tool. . PassMaker PassMaker is a free site that creates passwords which are easy to remember, pronounce and secure on-line. . Aha Password Manager Store your passwords here and just press a hotkey or drag-n-drop to type them in. Access your passwords from anywhere, home, office, or school using our secure server storage. . Pass95 Security password software for Windows95 and Windows98. . Back to top...

PRIVACY

If you are being hounded by spammers, you could use anonymous and disposable email addresses to evade them.  At the same time, you can also hide your personal details when surfing the Net as many companies pick up your details through the use of cookies and the like.

Anti Spyware Free Download free anti spyware software online.   OnlineDownloads.org provides NoAdware, Spy Sweeper, Spyware Doctor, CA Anti-Spyware 2008, XoftSpySe#1, Anti Adware for free. Type: Download . Anti Spyware, Anonymous Proxy, Antispyware, & Anonymous Web Surfing Anonymizer is a leader in computer privacy and internet identity protection providing anonymous web surfing, email, proxy servers, anti spyware utilities, and anti virus programs. Type: Web-based . Spamgourmet Free on-the-fly and self-destructing disposable email addresses. Use it to avoid spammers getting hold of you. Type: Web-based . Disposable emails What you need to know abut disposable email addresses and how to use them to fight spam. Type: Resource . Spam filters, email security ePrism secure email - spam filters appliance provides organizations with a total secure email perimeter defense solution. Type: Resource . Removing spyware and adware Tips and help to handle spyware and adware infections. Download free adware and spyware removal software and use advanced tools to help prevent getting infected. Type: Resource . Sneakemail Free disposable email addresses to stop spammers and anonymize your emails. Type: Web-based . SpamCon Foundation Info on using disposable addresses to avoid spammers. Type: Resource . Manic Mail Free, anonomous email service. Type: Web-based . SafeProxy.org Surf the Internet anonymously by using this free service. Platform: Online service License: Free-to-use . Ad-aware Remove spyware from your computer once and for all. Did you know that some software programs use your Internet connection to report data to advertising companies, without you knowing about or approving it? This handy tool will also scan your hard drive, Platform: Windows 98/2000/NT/Me/XP License: Freeware . Death to Spam - A Guide to Dealing With Unwanted E-Mail Death to Spam is an objective overview of unsolicited e-mail and the techniques available to defend your IN box. Learn about tracing mail, message filters, legal issues and more. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . How Do You Deal With Internet Fraud? This paper covers fraud that uses Internet technology as an integral part of the fraud and fraud that is already taking place by other means where the Internet is merely another method of delivery. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . PHP Home Page Free PGP software from the home of PGP. . ZD net Free Ping and Trace tools. . Consumer Privacy Guide An guide to protecting your security and privacy on the Internet. Includes useful tips for protecting your privacy and helps you take control of the way your information is used. . Cookies Tutorial What are cookies and how do they pose a threat to your privacy. Free software to download. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . Spyware Tutorial What is spy ware? How do I know if I have installed any? How do I get rid of it? Free software available. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . Anonymous Email Tutorial Want to send an e mail to somebody but you don't want them to know who it's from - follow this tutorial. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . Anonymous Browsing Don't want people knowing what you are looking at on the internet? Follow this tutorial and surf in secret. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . Back to top...

INTRUSION DETECTION & MONITORING

Glossary of Terms Terms used in computer security and intrusion detection. . iSpyNOW Remote installed software that allows you to monitor computer activity. . Golden Eye Monitor and spy all the activity on your computer, including website visited, application ran, keystrokes,screenshot,file/folder operations and more. . Ghost Keylogger Monitor who's doing what on your computer by using this invisible keylogger with email functionality . Key Logger WideStep Security Software develops, produces and supports PC/Internet/Keyboard monitoring and surveillance software for large and small businesses, educational establishments, government organizations and home users for parental control or personal computer monitoring. . Alpine Snow Provides various types of easy-to-use spying, monitoring, and password recovery tools for popular Windows programs. . Wizard Industries Offers software that removes files saved by web sites, a password recovery program, and a key logger. . Keyloggers.com Provides PC activity monitoring software. . Win-Spy Utility to monitor computer activities. . i-wonder PC Monitoring Tools When installed on a computer, this software allows administrators to view what is on that computer's monitor, in real time or recorded. . Network Intrusion Detection Tutorial Indepth tutorial and FAQ on how to detect hacking attempts in to your network and how to stop them. Method: Online Type: Self-paced . Anti-keyloggers.com Windows software that protects against unauthorized keystroke monitoring programs. . Back to top...

ORGANIZATIONS

ABA American Bar Association, Information Security Committee. . ACM SIGSAC Special Interest Group on Security Audit and Control. . AusCERT Australian Computer Emergency Response Team. . BSA Business Software Alliance. . CDT Center for Democracy and Technology. . CERT Computer Emergency Response Team. . CIS Center for Internet Security. . CSI Computer Security Institute. . CSIS Canadian Society for Industrial Security. . EICAR European Institute for Computer Anti-Virus Research. . EPIC Electronic Privacy Information Center. . FIPR Foundation for Information Policy Research. . IACR International Association for Cryptologic Research. . IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Computer Society. . ILPF Internet Law and Policy Forum. . ISA Internet Security Alliance. . ISSA Information Systems Security Association. . NSF National Science Foundation. . OPA Online Privacy Alliance. . PI Privacy International. . SIIA Software Information Industry Association. . USENIX Advanced Computing Systems Association. . W3 World Wide Web Consortium . SIIA Software Information Industry Association. . Back to top...

SECURITY SITES

Search Security A comprehensive resource covering security basics, management, infrastructure, networking, ecommerce, internet, vulnerabilities, prevention tips and more. . HideAway This resource offers Internet security solutions through its comprehensive web portal and software offerings, including security tools with daily updates on the latest alerts, news, and information in the world of Internet security, privacy online, ETC. . Jack's Technical Resource Site This site jis am-packed with security links and resources, a virus section, technical books, support sites, news feeds, encyclopedic resources and much more. . Packet Storm This site includes an Assessment Section, which was established for users to find exploits and tools that will enable them to get a feel for what they are vulnerable to. There's also a Defense Section packed with tools to help you defend your data. . Spyware and Adware People think that there is actually no difference between a spyware and an adware. . SecurityDogs.com A useful site with information on firewall security, virtual private networks (VPNs), network address translation (NAT), and quality of service (QoS). . Back to top...