| If you are going to spend any time at all on the internet in any capability
whatsoever, you would be well advised to become knowledgeable about security.
You need to read some books, perhaps take a few courses and subscribe to
online newsletters about security.
You don't think you need to worry about security, especially at home?
Think again. A simple virus attack could wipe you out if you do not have
good antivirus software and an adequate backup plan.
If you are in charge of security at your office you will want to install
the best firewall software that you can find, as well as implement strategies
such as VPN (Virtual Private Network) to allow only those users who need
to get in the right to access your system.
At home, especially if you have DSL or cable modem, you will need to
install a good personal firewall.
You may also want to use an anonymous proxy service to cloak your TCP/IP
address from others. An anonymous remailer is good to keep your email address
confidential, although you can use several free web-based email accounts
to perform a similar function.
Worried about cookies and other threats to privacy? You may want to
install good cookie crunching software to take care of this threat. Read
up on other threats to your privacy so you can be more careful online.
Be especially wary of scams and other attempts to defraud you.
Finally, put in place adequate safeguards to protect your children.
This is very important if you don't want them getting themselves, and you,
into danger. |
