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re: [Re-post] Suggestions for basic software for security
From: H C <keydet89 () yahoo com>
Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 05:26:33 -0800 (PST)
Marco, It isn't abundantly clear what you want to do. You say you're asking for "security software" for "port scan, firewall, etc.". You say you already have ZoneAlarm and VirusScan. What isn't clear is what you're trying to do. Are you asking for offensive or defensive capabilities? For example, even on ME, you don't really *need* a firewall...just turn off file sharing and any other service that may be running that you don't need. If you do get interested in what the knee-biters are trying to do, sure, install ZA again. I think what you're missing here is the very basic concepts of security. For example, ME isn't going to provide you much in the way of local security. Upgrading to XP is better, but you still need to understand the basic concepts of security. If you really do want software, check out FoundStone, NTObjectives, SysInternals, and NTSecurity.nu. Most of the software at these sites will work on XP...SysInternals has some ME software as well. HTH __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
Current thread:
- [Re-post] Suggestions for basic software for security Di Fresco Marco (Dec 24)
- RE: [Re-post] Suggestions for basic software for security Robert Sieber (Dec 27)
- Re: [Re-post] Suggestions for basic software for security GSimmonds (Dec 31)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- re: [Re-post] Suggestions for basic software for security H C (Dec 27)
- RE: [Re-post] Suggestions for basic software for security Di Fresco Marco (Dec 27)
- RE: [Re-post] Suggestions for basic software for security Di Fresco Marco (Dec 30)
- RE: [Re-post] Suggestions for basic software for security Kyle Lai, CISSP, CISA (Dec 31)
- RE: [Re-post] Suggestions for basic software for security Richard H. Cotterell (Dec 31)