re: [Re-post] Suggestions for basic software for security

From: H C (keydet89@yahoo.com)
Date: 12/26/02

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From: H C <keydet89@yahoo.com>
To: security-basics@securityfocus.com

    Marco,

    It isn't abundantly clear what you want to do. You
    say you're asking for "security software" for "port
    scan, firewall, etc.". You say you already have
    ZoneAlarm and VirusScan.

    What isn't clear is what you're trying to do. Are you
    asking for offensive or defensive capabilities?

    For example, even on ME, you don't really *need* a
    firewall...just turn off file sharing and any other
    service that may be running that you don't need. If
    you do get interested in what the knee-biters are
    trying to do, sure, install ZA again.

    I think what you're missing here is the very basic
    concepts of security. For example, ME isn't going to
    provide you much in the way of local security.
    Upgrading to XP is better, but you still need to
    understand the basic concepts of security.

    If you really do want software, check out FoundStone,
    NTObjectives, SysInternals, and NTSecurity.nu. Most
    of the software at these sites will work on
    XP...SysInternals has some ME software as well.

    HTH

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