Information on how to set up your email, Web browser, and other tools for better security.

General Resources

• Microsoft - Security at Home
• Microsoft - Updates & Maintenance
• Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet - from the CERT Coordination Center
• Free Tools & Tips to Secure Your Home Computer - a SANS Institute Guide (PDF Format)
• Links to Further Reading

Anti-virus Resources

• Anti-Virus Resources for Microsoft Office
• Security Features for Outlook 2002 and Previous Versions
• Activate the E-Mail Filter in Outlook Express
• Activate the E-Mail Filter in Eudora for the PC
• Activate the E-Mail in Entourage for the Mac
• America Online 8 - Learn how to limit the email you receive to only the specific email addresses you list
• Activate the E-Mail Filter in Hotmail

Instant Messaging

• Microsoft Instant Messaging Security Tips 

Firewalls

• Start the Built-in Firewall in Windows XP
• Start the Built-in Firewall in Mac OS X (v. 10.2 or higher)

Secure Networks 

• NIST Wireless Network Security Bulletin - PDF (170 KB)

Choosing Secure Passwords

• Choosing and Protecting Passwords

What to Do if You've Been Attacked Online

• Learn What to Do if Something Goes Wrong
• See: Links to Further Reading for more links about Reporting Fraud & Abuse.

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