Saturday, October 15th, 2011

Webroot is describing its new SecureAnywhere 2012 range as being “the fastest and lightest virus and spyware protection you can buy”.And while this sounds like more security company hype, on first glance at least it looks like they may have a point.

The core antivirus engine is a compact and ultra-lightweight cloud-based affair, which makes smart choices about the files it checks to minimize scan times. Webroot say this means system scans will typically be under two minutes, something that we confirmed (they were closer to 30 seconds on our test PC). And the program is very careful about its use of RAM: we found it peaked at around 50MB when scanning, and when idle was closer to 5MB (private working set).

Yet despite this compact framework, there are still plenty of useful features to be found here.

Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus 2012 ($39.95) provides real-time protection, on-demand and scheduled scanning, some browsing protection, a sandbox, the ability to prevent malware from changing your settings, and more.

Webroot SecureAnywhere Essentials 2012 ($59.95) takes that core package and adds a firewall, privacy tools, a phishing filter, and 2GB of online server space to use for file synchronization or basic backups.

And the high-end package, Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 2012 ($79.95) further adds password management, extends your online backup space to 10GB, and perhaps most importantly, offers additional security packages for both iOS and Android devices. These will variously scan your apps for threats, block dangerous website and secure your online transactions, and if you’ve a 3G or 4G device can also try to locate a lost device, and even wipe it remotely.

The SecureAnywhere range is lacking in a few areas. In particular, there’s no spam filter or parental controls, which can leave the programs looking a little expensive.

Still, if you’re tired of your system being weighed down by bloated security suites then there’s plenty to like here. All the packages really are fast and lightweight, and for the most part you’ll be able to use your system without knowing they’re running.

What’s more, both SecureAnywhere Essentials 2012 and SecureAnywhere Complete 2012 actually are licensed for installation on up to 3 PCs, so if you’ll use all those, and perhaps the mobile security features, then the price begins to look much more reasonable.

Either way, SecureAnywhere represents a major and very interesting revamp of the Webroot range, and is definitely worth a closer look. Trial versions of all three SecureAnywhere packages are available now.

Saturday, October 15th, 2011
Get complete coverage of the latest release of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam inside this comprehensive, fully updated resource. Written by the leading expert in IT security certification and training, this authoritative guide covers all 10 CISSP exam domains developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2). You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the CISSP exam with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.

COVERS ALL 10 CISSP DOMAINS:

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Shon Harris, CISSP, is a security consultant, a former member of the Information Warfare unit in the Air Force, and a contributing writer to Information Security Magazine and Windows 2000 Magazine. She is the author of the previous editions of this book.

  • Title: CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Fifth Edition
  • Author: Shon Harris
  • ISBN: 0071602178
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
  • Pub Date: 2010-01-15
Saturday, October 15th, 2011
This computer has been refurbished by a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher. It includes an Original Genuine Licensed Windows XP Operating System with a new sealed Official Microsoft CD from a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher. Beware of Software Piracy. Many other sellers offer a non-original copy of Windows XP. A non-original or counterfeit copy may leave your computer at risk and inhibit your right to critical security updates and is also illegal. SUPER FAST DELL Optiplex Pentium 4 2.8 GHz computer system ready to use. This UPGRADED DELL includes: A big 19 Inch LCD Flat Monitor, 2 Gigabytes of DDR Ram Memory, a Giant 500GB Hard Drive, Fast DVD Burner (Plays/Records DVDs and CDs), loaded with great software. It is ready for any Cable/DSL internet connection. Also included FREE: Scrolling Mouse, Keyboard, and Hi- Fi Stereo Amplified Speakers! The Dell Optiplex was designed for heavy professional use at large fortune 500 companies. They differ greatly from the Dell consumer line of computers sold in stores, which are usually not as high quality. The Dell Optiplex cases and interiors are more durable and very well designed for the demanding corporate customer. These computers are great for all users. This Dell Optiplex is an excellent choice for Office, Home, or School. Students, Professionals, Educators, and Parents can all benefit from this computer. Even in demanding network environments where multiple computers are inter connected, and consistent operation is a must, the Dell Optiplex is a proven performer.

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Saturday, October 15th, 2011

Human factors and usability issues have traditionally played a limited role in security research and secure systems development. Security experts have largely ignored usability issues–both because they often failed to recognize the importance of human factors and because they lacked the expertise to address them.

But there is a growing recognition that today’s security problems can be solved only by addressing issues of usability and human factors. Increasingly, well-publicized security breaches are attributed to human errors that might have been prevented through more usable software. Indeed, the world’s future cyber-security depends upon the deployment of security technology that can be broadly used by untrained computer users.

Still, many people believe there is an inherent tradeoff between computer security and usability. It’s true that a computer without passwords is usable, but not very secure. A computer that makes you authenticate every five minutes with a password and a fresh drop of blood might be very secure, but nobody would use it. Clearly, people need computers, and if they can’t use one that’s secure, they’ll use one that isn’t. Unfortunately, unsecured systems aren’t usable for long, either. They get hacked, compromised, and otherwise rendered useless.

There is increasing agreement that we need to design secure systems that people can actually use, but less agreement about how to reach this goal. Security & Usability is the first book-length work describing the current state of the art in this emerging field. Edited by security experts Dr. Lorrie Faith Cranor and Dr. Simson Garfinkel, and authored by cutting-edge security and human-computer interaction (HCI) researchers world-wide, this volume is expected to become both a classic reference and an inspiration for future research.

Security & Usability groups 34 essays into six parts:

  • Realigning Usability and Security—with careful attention to user-centered design principles, security and usability can be synergistic.
  • Authentication Mechanisms– techniques for identifying and authenticating computer users.
  • Secure Systems–how system software can deliver or destroy a secure user experience.
  • Privacy and Anonymity Systems–methods for allowing people to control the release of personal information.
  • Commercializing Usability: The Vendor Perspective–specific experiences of security and software vendors (e.g., IBM, Microsoft, Lotus, Firefox, and Zone Labs) in addressing usability.
  • The Classics–groundbreaking papers that sparked the field of security and usability.

This book is expected to start an avalanche of discussion, new ideas, and further advances in this important field.

  • Title: Security and Usability: Designing Secure Systems That People Can Use
  • Author: Lorrie Faith Cranor
  • ISBN: 0596008279
  • Publisher: O’Reilly Media
  • Pub Date: 2005-09-01
Friday, October 14th, 2011
IT Career FastTrack with CompTIA A+ Certification is a unique self paced approach to A+, focusing both on passing the exams and developing your career. The course is fully approved under the CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC) program. CompTIA A+ Certification is the essential qualification for starting out in IT Support. Follow the study path in this course and you will learn all you need to know about supporting PCs and be ready to take the two exams required to become CompTIA A+ Certified. Your career in IT might begin with A+, but this course doesn’t end there. We’ve included a special section dedicated to helping you find a job in PC support. There’s an overview of the industry, advice on where to look for jobs, plus practical help for writing your resume or job application and attending an interview. This course also includes free access to a great new CompTIA A+ support and career-building community – visit us online at www.aplus-fast.com to find out more.

  • Title: It Career Fasttrack With Comptia A+ Certification
  • Author: James Pengelly
  • ISBN: 184005302X
  • Publisher: gtslearning International Ltd
  • Pub Date: 2008-03-01
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
The Xone: 42 incorporates a USB audio interface for easy connection to a computer and integration of digital media. It can be used to play back music files from a laptop and to record mixes from the Xone: 42, or, when used with appropriate software, as a digital DJ effects unit that can be patched into the X-FX system. The USB input combines with an XLR microphone input to provide an additional channel with two band EQ and rotary level control.

The mixer also features a 45mm VCA Crossfader with curve control, and a powerful monitoring section with split cue control, mix to cue, two headphone outputs (1/4 and 3.5mm), dedicated booth output, and balanced main mix outputs on XLR.

The Xone: 42 features four dual-input stereo channels (two phono/line and two line/line), all of which have a +6 dB to “total kill” 3-band EQ, a 9-segment 3-color bar meter, gain control, and 60 mm VCA faders with illuminated x/y Crossfader selection. In addition, each channel has Xone’s Voltage Control Filter via illuminated assignment switches with controls for selectable filter type, resonance, and frequency.

Something unique to this mixer is the X-FX system, which allows you to interface an external effects processor. One knob controls the proportion of the channel signal sent to the effects unit, and then the affected signal is either returned to the main mix or is routed through the filter. No computer required Set-it-and-Forget-it; protect your entire network in seconds Automated/Manual Signature Update Compatible with most network protocols One unit protects both PC and non-PC equipments inside network Easy Web GUI access for configuration Easy Flash upgradeable for security update Unlimited network users Bundled with 3-year Signature Service Low power consumption, Green IT product

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Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

I’m not one of those people who live in fear of Big Brother. Some would think me naive because I don’t worry that the National Security Agency is monitoring my emails and texts. Maybe it’s because my most exciting transmissions are entries wishing my kids a great day, or queries like, “Did you feed the dog?” I don’t even fret that all those building-mounted cameras in downtown Boston are keeping track of my comings and goings. “That’s right, NSA, I went to Al’s Subs twice this week!”

Yet, sometimes there are ideas coming out of government and big business that feel a little creepy. So it is with word out of computer security and authentication company Verisign that it is suggesting it be able to immediately shut down websites that violate Verisign’s policies, not only on court orders but even on the simple request of law enforcement. Verisign made the proposal to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).

Verisign told ICANN that it should be empowered to quickly take down sites that harbor malware, launch phishing attacks, or otherwise are used to launch attacks or might make Verisign liable to someone, according to published reports.

That’s fine, we want to be protected from web evil doers, not only those who launch cyber attacks but also those who use websites as a vehicle for serious crimes or fraud. However, aren’t we forgetting about due process?

Verisign’s proposal doesn’t lay out plans for website owners to have their side heard. For example, suppose Verisign’s scanning service spots malware on a site that is actually a victim of an attack. The security company should be offering help to the site owner, not blindly shutting them down.

Still more frightening is the angle where Verisign would shut down a site on the request of law enforcement. There’s no argument here about shutting down a site after a lawsuit or criminal action has been adjudicated, even if the action is only a temporary restraining order. However, there has to be some level of review. Angry cop who can’t get the goods on a business owner? Federal agency doesn’t like the politics of a community group like Occupy Boston? A prosecutor trying to make hay in an election year? Those are very real possibilities, and not far from things that have happened in real life. Sorry, Verisign, you can’t be shutting people down on the whims of “law enforcement,” particularly if the conversations are coming in through back channels. Put some real structure to this proposal, and then we can talk.

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
The internet is a haven for many forms of risks and hazards. There is the never-ending danger of identity fraud. There is the threat of viruses and other deliberately harmful malwares that can cause data loss. How can you feel safe while using your computer? This book will give the most important tips to keep your digital information safe, here are some: 1. Use an antivirus program. Choose a package that includes the following capabilities: o scanning for viruses o Protection from keyloggers and other spyware o Can detect unauthorized attempts to access in real-time 2. Use a firewall. A firewall acts as your shield between your computer and the internet world. Configure your firewall so that it sends out and accepts only the information that you allow it to do so. 3. Backup your files. A backup keeps a copy of all your digital files and is the best way to prevent data loss and makes it possible to perform a data recovery in the event of a breakdown. The recommendation is to do a backup daily if you can and weekly at the very least. 4. Scan all of your email attachments before you send or open them to be certain that they do not carry any virus.

  • Title: Critical Safety Measures For Your Computer: The Ultimate Collection Of Computer Protection Tips For Data Recovery And Virus Protection For Your Laptop … Of Mind From Other Internet Security Threats
  • Author: Todd M. Wright
  • ISBN: 1453835849
  • Publisher: CreateSpace
  • Pub Date: 2010-09-22
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
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Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
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