5 Essential Steps To PC Security

[ronjor]

{QUOTE-> You see it in the news again and again: Identity theft, corporate data stolen, private information falling into the wrong hands...

But these kinds of problems are almost all preventable. With the five simple steps outlined here, you can make just about any PC -- in the corporate world or at home -- secure from online attacks and data theft. Some of these steps may seem familiar; and that's a good thing if they do, because it means you're up to speed on the essentials. But even experts sometimes miss a step, so having a checklist or guide like this can be handy.
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Story (http://www.securitypipeline.com/177100475)

[Notok]

I looked at it thinking it was just going to be another one of those "Get Norton and Zone Alarm an turn on auto updates", but this article was a pleasant surprise :)

[rdsu]

Yep, a very good article :)

Thanks

[N1ckR]

In the "Lock It Down" section, there is total ommision of running as a Limited User rather than an Administrator.

This is an easy setting to change in XP.

[basicstuff]

I found it good, but rather basic in its recommendations. Most of the programs and ideas mentioned are just for basic security. I suppose after hanging out at forums like this one, most other security recommendations seem rather basic and someytimes downright boring. ;)

[ronjor]

{QUOTE-> I suppose after hanging out at forums like this one, most other security recommendations seem rather basic and someytimes downright boring. <-QUOTE}

I'm sure. :D New people signing up here everyday though and they may not know as much as others.

[Mrkvonic]

Hi,
Ronjor, what a handsome-looking avatar you got!
What happened to Zoro Clark Gable?
Mrk