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    Considering the increased amounts of data that you save to your computer each day, more and more users embark on a quest for the most effective and reliable backup solution. However, very few know that Windows XP has its own backup utility.

    Phishing For Your Identity

    Who hasn’t received an email directing them to visit a familiar website where they are being asked to update their personal information?  The website needs you to verify or update your passwords, credit card numbers, social security number, or even your bank account number.  You recognize the business name as one that you’ve conducted business with in the past.

    Encryption and Making Your System Secure

    Encryption and cryptographic software has been used in many different ways to make systems more secure.  This article discusses only a few ways that such software can make your system more secure, including:

     

    1) Encrypting your email

     

    2) Encrypting your files


    Intrusion Detection System (IDS) are a necessary part of any strategy for enterprise security. What are Intrusion Detection systems?  CERIAS, The Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security, defines it this way: