Back To School

It is that time of year again. The kids are bored. The parents are going insane. The vacation budget coffers are empty. That must mean that the lazy, hazy days of summer are over and it is time to go back to school. As the kids head back to school, whether elementary, high school, or even college, they will undoubtedly be using computers more often. It may be for homework (stop laughing- I was serious), entertainment, or to communicate with friends. Regardless, now is the perfect time to learn (or refresh your memory) some basic computer security concepts to make sure everyone's computer usage is safe and secure. Check out the links below. You can also visit Security 101 for even more information to protect your computer:

• Introduction to Wireless Network Security
• Ten Tips to Prevent Identity Theft
• 5 Steps To Protect Yourself From Spyware
• Using Myspace.com Safely
• Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Networking Security