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100 IndustrialStrength Tips & ToolsPage 1TMMitch Tulloch100 IndustrialStrength Tips & ToolsWINDOWSSERVERHACKSPage 2258 | Chapter 8 Security#77Security FAQHACKH A C K#77Security FAQHack #77Rod Trent CEO of myITforum.com shares his answers to common securityquestions.At myITforum.com (http://www.myitforum.com) we often get questionsregarding general networksecurity issues and I try to answer them in theform of a Security FAQ. Heres a short selection of the most common questions we receive along with my responses. You can find more security tipsat myITforum.com.Steps to Computer SecurityQ: What can I do to make sure my computer is secure?A: It depends on whether you are a consumer or a business.Consumers. Consumers should start by using an Internet firewall on all PCsand laptops. An Internet firewall can help prevent outsiders from getting toyour computer through the Internet. If you use Windows XP enable thebuiltin firewall feature on that platform. You should also update your computer regularly either by using the Automatic Updates feature or by regularly visiting the Windows Update web site to download the latest Microsoftsecurity updates. Also make sure your antivirus software is uptodate;installing configuring and maintaining your antivirus software is absolutelyessential.Businesses. Businesses should follow a similar but more involved procedure. Start by verifying the configuration of your firewalls for both Internetand intranet. By auditing your firewall configurations you ensure they comply with your companys security policy. Firewalls are your first line ofdefense and best practice requires blocking all ports that are not actuallybeing used by applications on your network. Business should also protecttheir networks by requiring employees to follow the precautions outlined byMicrosoft (http://www.microsoft.com/protect/) on both their home PCs andlaptops especially if they use these machines to connect to your enterprise.PCs and laptops that VPN or RAS ...

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