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  • Hackers, back off!

    You don't have to be a security expert to know that sending important information via unprotected email is risky. To make sure your email isn't fair game for thieves, you need to encrypt it. Otherwise, your business secrets could be thrown to the dogs.

  • Security tools: Plugging network holes

    With the increasing demands of today's network security, more and more network professionals are looking for ways to quickly locate and fix holes in their security matrix. Which tools can help?

  • Hammering at the Net's soft spots

    A few quick keystrokes is all it took to change some key components in a Web address, leaving another online bank open to exploit by hackers.

  • Network security tips for managers

    Security tips from an expert, including how to inventory your systems externally to become more informed and strategies for checking the work your network administrator performs.

  • Internet security threats: Protect yourself

    Someday they're going to get to you. Your Web site. Your company network. The portable PCs you and your employees use to work at home and on the road. As long as they're connected to the Internet or to each other, they're vulnerable. And that means your business is at risk.

Features and Case Studies (22)

  • The enemy within: firewalls and backdoors

    Can your multiple-lines of defence truly protect your network from modern methods of intrusion when you've left the key under the mat?

  • How effective is endpoint security?

    Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.

  • Stay ahead of hackers with the Nessus scanner

    If you want to level the playing field with hackers, you need to be able to look at your network's vulnerabilities in the same way they do.

  • Firewall FAQ

    Here are 15 frequently asked questions regarding firewalls. We've also provided some additional resources for your research. Additional reading: IPv6 gets security warning

  • Hide server information from hackers

    Any hacker who wants to attack your systems will start by trying to gather information about them. Your job is to make that as difficult as possible. Here are some tips to help you safeguard your Windows server information.

Reviews (19)

  • ZoneAlarm with Antivirus

    Bargain hunters, ZoneAlarm with Antivirus is the security deal for you.

  • ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5

    ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5 is a great firewall for security rookies, but you'll still need a separate antivirus program.

  • McAfee VirusScan 7.0: Clean up your act

    McAfee VirusScan 7.0 is a top-notch virus slayer for first-time users, but unless you use Outlook Express or Eudora, VirusScan 6.0 users won't need to upgrade.

  • How effective is endpoint security?

    Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.

  • ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0

    ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0 is a great firewall for security novices, but you'll still need a separate anti-virus program.

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