Security+Software

Security Software (Lovett - Jim Wingate/Lance Oubs)

Types of Security Software Firewall Antivirus Antispyware Antispam Antiphishing Internet Monitoring Firewall Makes it harder for hackers to access your computer. Examines information coming from and going to the Internet. Identifies and stops information that comes from a dangerous location or seems suspicious.

ZoneAlarm Pro v 6.5 Outpost Firewall Pro v. 4.0

Antivirus Software Detects and cleans computer of virus programs designed to interfere with computer operation.

McAfee VirusScan v. 8.0 Norton AntiVirus

Antispyware software Detects and deletes programs that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent first.

SpySweeper v 5.2 CounterSpy v 1.5 Windows Defender (www.microsoft.com)

Antispam software Filters and prevents junk email. A good antispam filter can differentiate between legitimate email and spam.

Qurb 3.0 Vanquish vqMe 4.0 Antiphishing software Aides in blocking websites where personal information or credit card information can be collected for criminal use.

LinkScanner Pro 2.0 SiteAdvisor Plus Comprehensive products Norton Internet Security 2007

McAfee Total Protection

Windows Live One Care - regular antivirus scanning, continuous firewall monitoring, enhanced protection from spyware, easy file backup and restore. Free 90 day trial download (http://safety.live.com) Internet Monitoring Software Software that allows you to:

Block web pages Read Instant messages/chat Read incoming and outgoing email Log keystrokes Record online and offline computer activity

PC Pandora Web Watcher PC Tattletale