Re: a couple of questions from a newbie to this group

From: His Boy Elroy (His_Boy_Elroy_at_rogers.com)
Date: 04/03/04 

Date: Sat, 03 Apr 2004 19:27:51 GMT

Thanks to all for your response - VERY helpful!!!

        ~~HBE

"His Boy Elroy" <His_Boy_Elroy@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:mTOac.11509$JO6.731@twister01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com...
> 1. I've been thinking of trying out F-Secure as my Firewall, but am also
> looking at Black Ice Defender, Norton's Firewall, and in the past I've
used
> Zone Alarm Pro, although I found the interface to be more of a pain than
of
> any use - I like for being able to be used with Visual Route. I haven't
used
> 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.
>
> 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"
>
> 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. I wonder though, right now I
> have it configured so only those on my Buddy List can reach me. How easy
it
> for someone to "see" a conversation I'm having? How big a back way in hole
> does it leave in my virus and trojan defences when I'm logged on? When I'm
> not? I have set it to not accept files. Anyone ever have any trouble being
> hacked or virused via AIM?
>
> 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?
>
> Unfortuneately, being new in this area, I've little info to offer in
return
> to questions from others in this field, but as I learn I will certainly
> participate. I'm really interested in the security end of computing.
>
> Thanks very much in advance to all who take a moment to respond.
>
>
> ~~HBE
>
>

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