Computer Protection

Your computer is a valuable asset that can be made inoperable by a virus, worm, or vulnerability. And, your exploited computer can propagate these attacks to other computers on the network.

You are responsible to operate and manage your computer in a safe and secure manner. These responsibilities include:

• Install a virus protection on your local computer
• Daily update your virus protection software
• Scan all incoming email for viruses
• Update your windows operating system with the latest patches
• Install a firewall on your local computer

Antivirus Software:

• RADS Version (Rutgers Antivirus Delivery Service)
• Enterprise Version
• Virus Detection and Prevention Tips

Firewall Software:

• What are Firewalls and how to they work?
• Where can I get one?
• How do I set it up?

Trojans & Spyware:

• What are Trojans & Spyware?

Anti-Trojan and Anti Spyware Software:

• PC Pitstop Spyware
• Trojan Hunter
• Spyware Nuker
• Pest Patrol

Operating Systems Updates:

• Microsoft
• Novell
• Solaris
• Redhat Linux
• Linux
• FreeBSD
• NetBSD
• OpenBSD
• IRIX (SGI)
• Tru64 (HP)

Applications Update:

• Microsoft Office
• Apple Product Updates
• Novell Product Updates