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    Following the rules below will keep your company systems in very good shape, immune to the vast majority of security problems.

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    Selecting a firewall from the many choices available is the easy part. The difficulty comes with implementation and management. Here are some of the problems you may face and a guide to the leading firewall vendors.

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    Security is like an onion: getting to the heart of it makes people cry a lot. But in order to protect your systems, security vendors are now recommending an onion-like multilayered approach.

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  • Antivirus: Tools for SMBs

    Security is an essential requirement to providing a reliable, consistent IT infrastructure. In this report, we look at how one financial concern battles viruses and showcase a string of antivirus solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.

  • SP2's new firewall: Not good enough

    Microsoft's new firewall offering, included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, has a long way to go to match established products from Zone Labs and other players. Additional reading: XP SP2: The good, bad and ugly

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    eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.1 is a dependable antiviral crusader that's worth a look only if you're already running antispyware and firewall software.

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    Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customers lacking support.

  • Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus 7.1 Professional Single Edition

    AVG Anti-Virus 7.1 Professional Single Edition is a solid, no-frills virus scanner. But you'll need to purchase antispyware software and a firewall for complete protection.

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    Most of us "set and forget" our anti-virus software. But to be safe, you should regularly check that the automatic update feature has not been disabled by a virus.

  • F-Secure Anti-Virus 2003 for Windows

    F-Secure Anti-Virus is a featherweight virus fighter that lacks the amenities of its better-known competitors.

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