[dba-Tech] Security measures

I forgot to mention GoBack (Win98/2k) and System Restore Points (with
WinME/XP). Always make a restore point when doing any software installation
and you have a quick way out of it.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of John Bartow
> Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 4:06 PM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Security measures
>
>
> Steve,
> Welcome to the world of paranoia!
>
> My Main PC:
> Norton Internet Security - AV and Firewall w/auto update
> Pest Patrol, Spybot search and destroy - to detect and remove malware
> (adware, spyware, etc)
> iHateSpam for Outlook spam filtering (and assorted other goodies that make
> life easier when using the big pig)
> Symantec Ghost for imaging
> back up working user files to server
> Server is backed up to tape with an OnStream tape backup.
>
> My Other machines:
> AVG - AV w/daily updates
> Sophos - AV w/daily updates (by far the best info on new viruses - I
> recommend you subscribe to their email notification list)
> Panda AV and Firewall (has caused me some grief on Win98) w/daily updates
> Gave up on McAfee - it always seemed to be the problem child of the mix.
> (I have dozens of NAV installations with clients because it seems
> to be the
> most easily understandable by non-techies. I'm not implying it's
> better than
> the others though.)
>
> Note that some of the free firewalls do not allow for home
> networking so you
> can't share files, printers, internet connection, etc. I believe
> zone alarm
> and maybe sygate are of this nature although I don't remember which one it
> was that I tried. You can by a "pro" version that allows for it though.
> Maybe someone else can answer that?
>
> I subscribe to Woody's Windows Watch for advice on updates - he's
> so cynical
> it fun to read too :o)
>
> I also subscribe to W2kNews and SearchWin2000.com's newsletters which are
> more technical but give a brief overview of each item.
>
> I use Windows ICS for my DHCP because I only have a dial-up so It doesn't
> really warrant a router but I have client's where I use them. LinkSys
> routers, etc. seem to be very good for their cost. Belkin and D-link are
> also some of the less expensive brands but based on my experiences I'm not
> going to recommend them. I've had problems with D-Link's cable modems and
> Belkin's Wireless access points - neither of their tech. supports were of
> any help.
>
> Good luck!
> HTH
> John B.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Steven W.
> > Erbach
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 3:50 PM
> > To: dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com
> > Subject: [dba-Tech] Security measures
> >
> >
> > Dear Group,
> >
> > Computer security grabbed the headlines over the last two
> weeks. I've been
> > steadily adding to a Favorites list of security-related web
> sites, but my
> > own understanding of the issues in computer and Internet security
> > is limited
> > to what I read and what I've done on the PCs in my home office.
> >
> > I have two main questions:
> >
> > 1) What resources do you turn to for security information -- books,
> > magazines, web sites, etc.?
> >
> > 2) What things have you done on your own PCs to battle the forces of
> > darkness? Software (anti-virus, password encryption, firewalls)
> > or hardware
> > (routers, proxy servers, firewalls, etc.).
> > 2a) What was it about these products that recommended themselves to you?
> >
> > Thank you for your input in advance. I've found myself
> answering questions
> > about security that I'm not too sure about. That's why I'm asking
> > you here.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Steve Erbach
> > Scientific Marketing
> > Neenah, WI
> >
> > If architects built buildings the way programmers built
> applications, the
> > first woodpecker to come along would cause the end of civilization.
> >
> >
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