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Secure Computing For Personal Computer Users

Password Security Tips

• The number ONE way people break into systems
• Keep your password safe
• Choose good passwords
• How to set passwords on your computer

Procedures for Securing your Desktop Computer

• Windows 2000 Professional
• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Macintosh OS X
• Unix

Procedures for Securing your Data

• Mobile Computing Devices
• Data Destruction Guidelines 
• Secure Electronic Email

Software & Tools

• BigFix patch management software Windows/Macintosh
• Security Self-Test utility
• Sophos anti-virus software Windows/Macintosh
• Password protection Kerberos for Windows/Macintosh
• Secure remote login
• Secure file transfer

Policies

• Administrative Guide Computing Policies
  • Computer and Network Usage Policy 
  • Identification and Authentication Systems 

Online Harassment

• Dealing with SPAM
• Dealing with harassing emails