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• Prevention plan: Defend against viruses

  Although all the prevention in the world won’t guarantee against a virus infection, putting safeguards in place will go a long way to reduce the risk and minimise the impact of a possible infection. Consider these points if you are involved in planning your firm’s security strategy or use them to help guide a client toward a stronger security plan.

• 'High' risk in Symantec antivirus software flaw

  Symantec's antivirus software contains a vulnerability that could be exploited by a malicious hacker to take control of a system, the company said late on Tuesday.

• Decoding the lessons of Slammer

  Mike Nash, vice president of Microsoft's security business unit, takes stock of the software maker's war on worms and viruses.

• FAQ: What you need to know about SirCam

  Everybody is talking about the SirCam worm. But what is it really? How can you prevent it? What should you be on the lookout for? ZDNet answers the most frequently asked questions about this latest threat.

• Don't fall in love with Miss World

  Don't be fooled for the "cute" message that appears on your desktop, this worm is destructive. It not only floods your Outlook contacts with email, but might erase your C: drive as well. Find out how to prevent it with this article.

Features and Case Studies (26)

• MyDoom: How it became the fastest worm ever

  It's official: MyDoom is the fastest spreading e-mail virus or worm in computer history but what's even more incredible is that it does nothing special; instead, it relies largely upon classic, tried-and-true e-mail infection methods dating back at least four years.

• The 10 most important things to teach your users

  Your users don't need an encyclopedic knowledge of how their computers work or how your network is configured -- but they may need a little technical enlightenment here and there. This list includes some of the basics that will help them (and you) work more effectively.

• FAQ: Windows on a Mac

  There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac -- including Windows security risks, Apple says.

• Extra headaches of securing XML

  XML-based protocols, or Web Services, are gaining popularity. But expanded use means greater concerns over security. Additional reading: Web Services 101

• Why a security operations guide is critical

  You should have documentation for everything on a network, including security. Creating a security operations guide allows you to document every element of a security policy.

Reviews (45)

• F-Secure Internet Security 2006

  F-Secure Internet Security 2006 provides reliable protection against viruses, spam and other online menaces. Although its spyware defence needs work, F-Secure is a steadfast defender and a solid, affordable choice for newcomers.

• Norton Internet Security 2005

  There's little new in Norton Internet Security for upgraders, and newbies can do much better with ZoneAlarm Security Suite.

• Norton AntiVirus 2004

  NAV 2004 is still a good choice for first timers, but its minor improvements means NAV 2003 users need not upgrade.

• Eight e-mail virus scanners tested

  We look at eight mail-server plugins designed to make sure your servers don't take a beating the next time one comes along.

• Yoggie Gatekeeper Card Pro

  Yoggie's Gatekeeper Card Pro delivers powerful plug-and-play protection for notebooks, removes the need to manage multiple software subscriptions and can boost your notebook's performance by removing the security software overhead.

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