Computer Security
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Computer Security Watch -
What's this year having in store for us security
wise?
There has been a lot happening with regards to
computer security news this year, both at home and industry front.
Below are some things that have been happening lately
- some of them are good and, unfortunately, some are not.
The Good News
First the good news items in the home security arena:
1. We're more serious about our security
We are getting a lot more serious about our home and online
security. This has a lot of reasons behind it. For example, new
privacy laws are mandating organizations to tighten their security.
Look to see more consumer privacy laws passed during
this year and more tightening of security systems.
2. Authentication requirements are tighter
Various identity and access authentication requirements are
increasing. This is closing in large security holes that have
existed. Corporations are requiring a great deal more of
authentication to get into secure systems. Communication is being
encrypted. (This also is on the bad news side - see
below.)
3. Sophisticated security programs
There is a plethora of sophisticated programs to help us be more
secure and they will continue to get better. Competition right now
is strong in the security industry sparking a lot of
innovation.
4. ISPs are becoming more responsible
ISPs - Internet Service Providers - are now taking on the
responsibility to help us with our computer and online security.
Take AOL's recent commercials as a good sign that others will
follow the trend.
The Bad News
Now the bad news this year:
1. Security costs up
Securing our networks is costing us. Most companies are globalizing
their organizations, which costs a lot of money to make them
secure. Of course all these extra cost are getting passed down on
to the end user - us; when we buy products and pay for their
services. It will get worse before it gets better.
2. Security requirements verging on
paranoia
Acces and identity authentication requirements are increasing. This
is getting claustrophobic. Corporations are requiring a great deal
more authentication to get into secure systems. (This is also on
the good news side - see above.) Unfortunately, for the end user,
it is one more thing to be unhappy about, not unlike airport
security lines.
3. More sophisticated hackers
Hackers are getting more sophisticated. For example, Botnets are
becoming more complex and harder and harder to catch and stop. Do a
search on botnets on the Internet. They really are causing a whole
lot of problems, but it does not stop there. The number of viruses
and malware out there is staggering.
4. Spam is on the increase
Spammers keep finding more creative ways to fill our email boxes.
Don't look for this trend to stop anytime soon. As a result, both
the users and ISPs are adding more filters to their email systems,
sometime causing the legitimate messages to get "chewed" by the
filters.
Improve your Home Computer
protection and security
On the balance of the things, everyone's getting more
sophisticated - both the security attackers and the security firms
fighting to preserve our home and computers security. Gone are the
days of 'internet innocence', as it has becoming increasingly
dangerous to spend even a few minutes online without some kind of
antivirus and other internet security protection.
On this web site you will find a collection of articles and
advice on how to protect your computer and your home from the
increasing intrusions and outside threats. We trust that this
information will be useful to you and will continue to bring you
more useful home and computer security articles on a regular
basis.
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