RE: Consumer Security Web Site
From: Mike (mike_at_superiorholidayadventures.ca)
Date: 06/28/04
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Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 14:17:47 -0400 To: "Jan Ver Eecke" <JanVerEecke@mcgcapital.com>, "David Harper" <david.harper@thermon.com>, <focus-ms@securityfocus.com>
Precisely, that's how I have my website set up. I have the necessary
information so that if you have a little bit of computer experience (can
search Google and download and install programs and figure out how to
use such programs), but if not, my clients can always call on me to help
them out. Keeping updated information on, for example WEP, can prove to
be time consuming. If you're too detailed, you may end up getting
e-mails asking how to setup a specific device from a specific
manufacturer... etc etc.
Mike.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jan Ver Eecke [mailto:JanVerEecke@mcgcapital.com]
> Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 2:07 PM
> To: Mike; David Harper; focus-ms@securityfocus.com
> Subject: RE: Consumer Security Web Site
>
> I think the best way would be to prioritize what you are going to
list.
> Wireless is a great utility but is (in most cases) a major security
hole.
> Teaching people how to lock that down can be harder than you think
given
> that WEP is just flat out insecure. I agree absolutely with Mike on
the
> importance of the duping and the firewalls and wireless importance.
Duping
> being a major key. But I think this could be something where you would
say
> for wireless "Understand that using the standard items and setups that
> come with most wireless equipment, people who have a mal intent can
enter
> and gain access. They can read transmission and personal data. So be
aware
> of what you are sending out." This is opposed to how to setup a proper
> encryption system and creating a key rotation system.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike [mailto:mike@superiorholidayadventures.ca]
> Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 1:09 PM
> To: David Harper; focus-ms@securityfocus.com
> Subject: RE: Consumer Security Web Site
>
>
> David, a resource like this would be excellent! I run a small
computer
> consulting company that deals primarily with issues like this.
>
> You may want to talk about e-mail hoaxes as well. I find people still
> get duped by them. I also notice that you didn't list firewalls or
> wireless security. I see a growing need to educate people in these
> matters as well.
>
> Educating uses about phishing would also be very helpful IMO.
>
> Will you be posting the URL once your site is up? Or even before it
> goes live?? :)
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Mike Fetherston
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: David Harper [mailto:david.harper@thermon.com]
> > Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 11:50 AM
> > To: 'focus-ms@securityfocus.com'
> > Subject: Consumer Security Web Site
> >
> > All,
> >
> > I'm putting together a web site for home and small office computer
> users
> > to
> > address computer and small network security. I'm hoping to
eventually
> > have
> > a one-stop site where non-technical consumers can get all the
> information
> > they need to protect their home and small office systems.
> >
> > So far I'm planning sections on Viruses/Worms/Trojans, Spam,
Identity
> > Theft,
> > Cyberstalking, Hacking, Spyware and Adware. Each section is to
cover
> the
> > basics (what it is, how to remove/prevent it, etc.) in a
> non-technical,
> > friendly-to-the-average-home-user way. I'll also include links to
> sites
> > like Windows Update and other free tools, with a strong admonition
> that
> > their computer be checked and patched - now.
> >
> > I'd like to get input from the list on any other sections to include
> on
> > the
> > web site. What do you see as the most glaring gaps in end-user
> knowledge?
> > What information, tools, links, etc., would best enable them to
secure
> > their
> > systems easily against the most common threats? Also, I'm gearing
> this
> > toward Microsoft simply because 1) Microsoft runs the vast majority
of
> > home/small-office computers, 2) Those using Linux are already pretty
> > computer savvy, and this site is for the novice. Should I expand
the
> > focus?
> > Include MACs? What about the buzz on cell phone viruses? Should
cell
> > phone
> > security and privacy issues be included, as well?
> >
> > Please keep in mind that this site is for the novice, so
explanations
> of
> > elliptical curve cryptography probably won't fly. I just want to
make
> it
> > as
> > easy as possible for the non-technical user to stay up to date.
> >
> > Your input is greatly appreciated!
> >
> > Thanks,
> > David
> >
> >
>
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