Read reviews, profiles and lab tests of the latest computer and network security products to help you decide between products and tools available to help provide yourself with the most secure computer or network environment possible.
A review of Ad-Aware Pro AE (Anniversary Edition). Lavasoft released new versions of Ad-Aware dubbed AE for Anniversary Edition in honor of 10 years of leading spyware and malware protection.
A review of the Anonymizer 2004 product which is designed to shield your IP address and protect your computer from spam harvesting, hack attacks and other malicious or invasive technologies.
Backup For One from Lockstep Software can help you to ensure you have backup copies of your critical data when it counts. This program is flexible and easy to use.
Backup For Workgroups from Lockstep Systems offers a fast, easy and reliable means of backing up all of your vital data from your entire network automatically.
Keith Pasley, CISSP has contributed this review of the web-based secure email service provided by Co-Mail. To learn more about this service or what it can do for you read his review.
A review of the home computer protection software, DriveShield Plus, from Centurion Technologies.
A review of SpectorSoft's eBlaster 6.0 remote computer monitoring software. eBlaster allows parents or employers to monitor computer activity via email by generating periodic reports.
Many security experts recommend dropping IE in favor of a different, more secure web browser. Firefox is available for free and offers a great alternative to IE in terms of both security and in some features.
A review of the Wiresoft Firegate Sentry network security and antivirus appliance
A review of GFI LANguard N.S.S. (Network Security Scanner) version 6.
This is a great break from reading book after book about hacker techniques and defenses. Provides an opportunity to do some hands-on work instead of just reading theory.
The iPrism from St. Bernard Software lets you monitor and filter the web sites that are visited by your employees. It works flawlessly and is simple to install and easy to configure.
A review of McAfee's Wireless Home Network Security 2006
A review of the freely available Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA), based off of Shavlik's HFNetChk utility.
A review of Microsoft's comprehensive security and PC health suite, Windows Live OneCare
Nessus is a freely available, open-source vulnerability scanner. It is exceptionally powerful and versatile. Before spending thousands on a commercial vulnerability scanner you should take a look at what Nessus can do for you.
Nessus is great, but for Windows users it still requires a *nix machine to run the backend scan engine...until now. NeWT is a port of Nessus to the Windows platform so that Windows users or administrators can scan their systems without the *nix server.
A review of Norton Internet Security 2009 from Symantec- providing antivirus, antispyware, personal firewall, antiphishing, identity protection, browser security, and more.
A review of the CISSP Practice Exam product from PrepLogic
A review of the 11-disc set of PrepLogic LearnSmart training for the CISSP (certified information systems security professional) exam. The discs contain over 33 hours of video instruction to help you learn and prepare to pass the CISSP exam.
A review of the Prevx Edge 3.0 antimalware and PC security software from Prevx.
This article provides a step-by-step look at the security features of the Firefix 3 web browser, with screen shots.
Identity theft is not new, but does seem to be a growing threat. MyPublicInfo.com offers a Public Information Profile (PIP) which you can use to review all of the public records that might be attributed to you and identify potential identity theft concerns.
The SecurLock v1.3 system requires a USB encryption key and PIN- adding an extra layer of security for Windows users. SecurLock provides both RC4 and Blowfish encryption schemes as well as many other security features.
review of Spectorsoft Spector Pro 6.0 monitoring software. Spector Pro 6.0 captures keystrokes, screenshots, instant messages, email, and more, stealthily, to allow a parent or employer to monitor a computer system and control how and when it is used.
SecureIE from Winferno can help users get the security they need out of Internet Explorer and also adds some neat productivity features not found in Internet Explorer.
X1 Search is a must-have utility for anyone who has trouble finding the file or email they need when the need arises. X1 indexes your entire computer and can find virtually anything as fast as you can type the search terms.
Zone Alarm, a division of Checkpoint, has released a new tool designed to protect users from malicious web sites. Zone Alarm Force Field provides a toolbar and some simple tools to help users surf the Web safely.
ZoneAlarm is freely available and is better than nothing, but ZoneAlarm Pro 3.7 provides significantly more protection and is worth the added expense. ZoneAlarm Pro walks you through configuration and helps protect your privacy as well as being a firewall.
A review of Checkpoint's ZoneAlarm Secure Wireless Router Z100G. The Z100G straddles the home use / business use fence and aims to provide a more secure wireless networking solution for home users and SOHO or telecommuting users. Does the reality deliver on the vision? Check out the review to learn more about my experience and opinion.
A review of the Zonet ZVC7630W wireless IP camera with 2-way audio communications and night vision. Monitor inside or outside of your home and communicate with visitors using the audio capabilities of the camera.
