Re: a couple of questions from a newbie to this group
From: johns (johns123xx_at_xxmudhole.com)
Date: 04/01/04
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Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 11:43:49 -0800
> 1. I've been thinking of trying out F-Secure as my Firewall,
We are using f-secure virus software running off our "virus"
server that is updated by f-secure constantly. It has been
first rate, and we chose it because ALL of the other brands
failed in our tests. We are now working on f-secure firewall.
This is a big lan, and security is a serious issue here. I'll let
you know how the firewall does once it is up. It will offload
from the server to clients just like the virus programs do.
> any McAfee products in years although I'm willing to believe if a number
of
> you say so that their software has improved to it's pre-Cybermedia level.
It has. I run it at home, and it updates every time I go online.
I have yet to see anything get past it, plus it seems intelligent
enough to spot "social engineering" hacks. McAffey and
f-secure are essentially the same product as I remember
from years past.
> Comments? Anyone got one that isn't on the list of what I've tried in the
> past that they feel is the best on a home PC? And by "best" I mean "most
> secure" and "most easily configurable and intelligent"
A firewall certainly isn't going to help you. It will nag the
crap out of you until you are fed up with it. And you will
most certainly leave some kind of access open. The best
form of home computer protection is .. first a good anti-
virus product, such as McAffee ... and then a big hard
drive .. 80 gig or more ... split C - D .. and a disk imaging
program such as PowerQuest2002, so you can keep
copies of old images plus recent images. That lets you
back away from a hack with no problem. AdAware and
Spybot can help ... a little, but the ability to copy off
favorites, email, and data and then restore your system
fully in about 45 minutes is the best approach. Another
good thing to do is stay the HELL off DSL ! I simply
cannot believe home users would leave a connect open
like that. Pure stupidity BIGTIME ! Use a 56k modem
and have your ISP enable Postini on your email account.
Big hacks simply can't get down quick enough that you
can't turn your computer off. On DSL, you are doomed.
> 2. I am not brand new to computers but I'm brand new to instant messaging.
> Right now I am using latest version of AIM.
If I catch anyone in my labs running AIM, I kick them out of
there right then. I also gpedit the .exe so AIM cannot run ever.
I've got a list of scumware that I have gpedited off my systems.
You are wide open running that garbage.
> not? I have set it to not accept files. Anyone ever have any trouble being
> hacked or virused via AIM?
Just commercial trash ... so far.
> 3. Where are the best sources for certifications that will actually mean
> something for someone with a BSc in Computers, but who wants to specialize
> in computer security development or admin?
Tech schools. CS can't seem to be bothered with PCs, and that
is the dominant business out there. The tech school programs
are getting the job done. CS is still about 10 years behind, but
once you get to the job, self-training is the way to go. CS gets
you in the door.
johns
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