Security Software and Tools

Antivirus, antispyware and firewalls typically require little (or at least infrequent) direct management.  Virus definition files and spyware reference files are usually updated automatically.  And firewalls, once configured correctly, tend to run without intervention. And these three are the basics.

Once you've got the basics covered, though, you can enhance your system's security by using additional security software and by taking advantage of the computer security resources listed below.

Computer Security Software

From keylog checkers to firewall testers, the security software in this list can help you ensure the security of your computer.

• SnoopFree Privacy Shield: http://www.snoopfree.com/
• KL-Detector: http://www.dewasoft.com/privacy/kldetector.htm
• RootkitRevealer: http://www.sysinternals.com/utilities/rootkitrevealer.html

Computer Security Resouces

These web sites are excellent sources of information about computer security.  Visit them often!

• SANS Internet Storm Center : http://isc.incidents.org/
• CERT Coordination Center : http://www.cert.org/
• VirusList.com : http://www.viruslist.com/en/index.html
• Anti-Trojan-Software-Reviews.com : http://www.anti-trojan-software-reviews.com/index.htm