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

From: Robert Sieber (rsieber@web.de)
Date: 12/25/02

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    From: "Robert Sieber" <rsieber@web.de>
To: "Security-Basics" <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2002 09:19:36 +0100

    Hi Marco,

    if you really wanna do something with security first upgrade to
    an real operating system like Linux, BSD, Windows 2000 or Windows
    XP Pro.

    > 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).
    > accademic year I will study computer management), I am interested to
    > basic software and not professional versions; if it is freeware, better.

    Firewall: Outpost free - http://www.agnitum.com
    Port Scanner: NMAP also available for Windows - just google
    trojan scan: Anti Trojan

    R. 

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