Security ArticlesArticles related to security issues and security alerts.Protection from Cyberstalkers- June 27, 2006 What is Cyberstalking Cyberstalking is the term used to describe stalking behaviour undertaken by way of computer. Although no universal definition exists, cyberstalking occurs when an individual or group uses the Internet to stalk or harass another. Essentially cyberstalking is the act of stalking using the Internet, e-mail, or other electronic communication devices. Everyone who receives e-mail or uses the Internet is susceptible to cyberstalking. More.http://www.security-port.com/cyberstalking.htm Security Policies- June 13, 2006 Create security policies to match the size and culture of your business. Policies must be written, enforced, and continually updated. Maintain configuration management through Security Policy implementation and systems hardening. Security Policieshttp://www.security-port.com/security-software-policies.htm Security Systems Software- June 13, 2006 Anti-Virus Software: Install virus protection software. That means three things: having it on your computer in the first place, checking daily for new virus signature updates, and then actually scanning all the files on your computer periodically. Update your anti-virus software daily or weekly and schedule a regular scan. Make sure all family members know what to do if the home computer becomes infected. Security Systems Softwarehttp://www.security-port.com/security-systems-software.htm Encryption, Security and SSL- June 6, 2006 When it comes to accepting online payments and other sensitive information over the web, normal HTTP just doesn't cut it. It's an insecure method of communication where everything is sent over the wire in cleartext - it's completely trivial for anyone in a network administrator position at a business or ISP to gain access to the network, and most networks are even vulnerable to 'sniffing' by non-privileged users of the network. Encryption, Security and SSLhttp://www.security-port.com/encryption-security-ssl.htm |