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Home Security in the Age of Broadband. Keeping Home Users Safe. Overview. Routers/ Firewalls Software Firewalls Prevention/ maintenance. Routers/ Firewalls. Dedicated hardware Router/Firewall Netgear SMC Dlink Linksys Provide basic Security NAT
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Home Security in the Age of Broadband Keeping Home Users Safe
Overview • Routers/ Firewalls • Software Firewalls • Prevention/ maintenance
Routers/ Firewalls • Dedicated hardware Router/Firewall • Netgear • SMC • Dlink • Linksys • Provide basic Security • NAT • Some include more complex stateful firewalls • Simple Setup • Not Always Possible to use
Software Protection • Software Firewalls/Routers • Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing • ZoneAlarm • Provide basic security • Usually more complex to set up • Not necessarily as secure • Computer still connected to the internet • Available with any type of Broadband
Prevention/Maintenance • Always keep software up to date • Windows Update • Virus Definition files • Use Virus Protection Software • Keep track of what software is installed • Check logs when available
Conclusion • Some security is better than none • Always keep software up to date • Use some form of firewall • Be smart