Other Resources

• Books

  • Beyond Fear by Bruce Schnier
  • Secrets of Computer Espionage by Joel McNamara
  • The Art of Deception by Kevin Nitnick

• Computer Applications

  • Anti-Virus Software - Available to all BSC faculty, staff, and students
  • Password Safe - Store your passwords securely
  • Ad-Aware - Scan for and remove spyware on your computer
  • Spybot S & D - Scan for and remove spyware on your computer
  • Spyware Guide's Blocklist File - Block known ActiveX components that install spyware
  • McAfee Siteadvisor- Additional safety while browsing the internet
  • Comodo Personal Firewall- Protect your computer from outside attacks
  • ZoneAlarm Personal Firewall- Protect your computer from outside attacks (Only the basic firewall is free)
  • Norton Personal Firewall - Protect your computer from outside attacks
  • Kerio Personal Firewall - Protect your computer from outside attacks
  • Eraser - Erase files on your computer in a secure manner.

• Websites

  • Internet Storm Center
  • Strong passwords: How to create and use them
  • Ball State University Computer Security
  • Spyware Guide
  • SecurityFocus
  • Password Security

• Online Articles

  • A Taste Of Computer Security
  • Secrets to the best passwords
  • Cheapskate's Guide to a Safe PC

Last Modified: October 2, 2008