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Is Your Personal Data Safe?
By Eric Matthews
If you store credit card numbers, electronic bank statements, account numbers, and other personal data on your computer you are at risk. The risk is even greater if you have a broadband or DSL connection that is available 24/7.

Spyware are programs that typically enter your computer through your browser. These programs can compromise your personal data. Additionally there are millions of hackers out there looking for ways to get into your computer. The internet is not the only way your personal data can be compromised. Your computer can be stolen or compromised within your home.

What can you do?

(1) Ensure that you have up to date anti-virus software installed. If you run Windows 2000 or XP both Avast and Antivir are great programs that have freeware versions. Google the names to find their websites. Both programs offer auto updates.

(2) Enable the Windows firewall and ensure that you have the latest Windows service pack and security patches installed.

(3) Use antispyware software. SuperAntiSpyware, AdAware, Spyware Blaster, and Spyware Terminator are all freeware programs that do a good job. Run them regularly and get frequent updates. Spyware is so prevalent it is a good idea to use more than one of these programs. Also, install McAffee SiteAdvisor. It is also free. This program works with Yahoo and Google and lets you know if you are going to a safe or unsafe site.

Nortel VPN Gateway - Appliances Support Both SSL and IPsec VPN Connectivity
Appliances support both SSL and IPsec-based VPN connections. New add-on provides a USB-based plug-in for automated access and session clean up.
OmniSwitch 6400 - Stackable Switches for SMEs, Branches
Line of stackable 24/48 port switches is targeted to SMEs, branches, and Service Providers (as CPEs) and is served in both PoE and non-PoE flavors.
Orion Network Configuration Manager - For the Tracking and Management of Device Configurations
Agent-less platform provides for the tracking and management of device configurations. New release to support integration with the vendor's Orion Network Performance Monitor.
Ahsay Backup Software - Offsite Backup Platform Available In Free Edition
Free edition available for 2 clients and 1 server.
EMC Celerra - Network Storage in Integrated or Gateway Configurations
Storage platforms offered in both integrated (with storage arrays) and gateway configurations supporting NFS, CIFS, iSCSI, and optional FC access. New entry level model supports up to 60 SAS and/or SATA drives.
Stellar Phoenix / Stellar Wipe - Data Recovery Tools for E-mail, Files, Etc.
Line of data recovery tools for E-mail, files, hard drives, etc. and a utility to securely wipe files from a disk. Multiple platforms supported.
Smart To-Do List - To-Do List Software
To-Do List software for Windows.
SANsymphony - Storage Management Via Virtualized Access
Storage management platform leverages inline nodes that virtualize access to heterogeneous gear and provide automated functions including just-in-time capacity allocation.
DeviceLock - Blocks access to unauthorized USB drives and devices.
Provides centrally managed security to Windows systems by setting access limits to USB flash drives, external drives and handhelds.
WS-411U - 1U rackmount NAS with up to 4TB of storage.
SATA-based network attached storage for small business and branch office settings.
VIPRE Enterprise - Centralized, low-resource endpoint security.
Centrally managed endpoint anti-malware software with rootkit detection.
Pivot3 RAIGE Storage Cluster - Block-Level Virtual Storage Across Ethernet Connected Nodes
Platform provides software-based RAID protection of data across multiple, Ethernet connected storage nodes in Windows/Linux environments.
ActiveStor - Storage Platform For Clusters Features Parallel File Access
Storage platform designed primarily for use with clustered Linux computers features a parallel access file system. Now with capacity up to 20 TB per shelf (200 TB per rack).
XStream / XTend / XPress - For the Wireless Extension of Serial and Ethernet Communications
Wirelessly extend serial or Ethernet communications. New XTend model Class 1/Division 2 certified for hazardous environments.

Half the battle is not going to unsafe sites.

(4) Turn off your computer or turn off your cable modem when you are not online. Most cable modems have an on-off button. Log off your computer when it is not being used. This will keep you safe at home, though it will not keep you safe from internet intruders.

Is doing all of this enough?

Doing these four things will be a great start. There is still more that you can do. Obtain a copy of Cryptainer. This program comes in a freeware and shareware version. This programs allows you to turn one or more of your Windows folders into a vault as safe as Fort Knox.

The freeware version is limited to holding 25mb per folder which should be more than sufficient for most folks needs. This is a very secure program so you do not want to lose your password. Forget your password and you will never get to your files again.

You can get the free version of cryptainer from the http://anglesanddangles.com website. It can be found under the software tab.

Eric Matthews operates two informational websites providing free resources pertaining to personal financial and web development. Visit his sites at Every Dollar Matters and Web Development