[Re-post] Suggestions for basic software for security

From: Di Fresco Marco (superdif@caltanet.it)
Date: 12/24/02

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    From: "Di Fresco Marco" <superdif@caltanet.it>
To: "Security-Basics" <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 11:07:26 -0800

    Hi to everyone,
    I am new to this list. I am Marco and I am a college student.

    I have already sent this message once, but I did not see it arrived (and
    any reply). If you have received it (and replied), sorry for the
    re-post.

    I would like to have some suggestion for software for security (port
    scan, firewall, etc.); I have a Pentium III, 256 Mb of RAM, 20 GB of Hd,
    dialup connection (I should upgrade to cable connection in few days) and
    WinME (I am thinking to upgrade to XP).

    Since I am currently just a student and (except for some homework for
    the college) I use the computer for personal stuff (games, e-mail, etc.)
    and since I want to learn the topic of security (in fact the next
    accademic year I will study computer management), I am interested to
    basic software and not professional versions; if it is freeware, better.

    Currently I already have McAfee VirusScan 5.21 and ZoneAlarm 3.1.395
    (the freeware version).

    Thank in advance.

    Di Fresco Marco
    ICQ #51985192

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