John Bartow
john at winhaven.net
Thu Aug 28 09:28:49 CDT 2003
RE: [dba-Tech] Security measuresJon, I was refferring to the free version not "pro". I'm quite sure now that, at least the free version I downloaded about 6 months ago did not allow for home networking. It could have changed but then I'm not going to keep trying something every couple of months. I was not impressed by it in comparison with Norton's firewall - and I know that's not a fair comparison because I was comaparing norton's full pay for product with Zone Alarm's free product. But that's why some companies offer a free download of the full version for trial use? So people don't jump to conclusions about their software based on a crippled version. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with ZoneAlarm Pro, I just simply don't know. John B. -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Jon Tydda Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 4:33 AM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Security measures "Maybe someone else can answer that?" You can certainly use a home network with Zonealarm pro - I do! :-) Jon -----Original Message----- From: John Bartow [mailto:john at winhaven.net] Sent: 27 August 2003 22:06 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. > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com The information in this e-mail is confidential and may also be legally privileged. The contents are intended for recipient only and are subject to the legal notice available on request from : webmaster at alcontrol.co.uk ALcontrol Laboratories is a trading division of ALcontrol UK Limited. 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