The CERT Coordination Center, which specializes in computer security issues, maintains this site to help home computer users understand the importance of proper security practices. Anyone who is setting up their first system or who has put off learning about this critical subject should consider following the advice presented here. The first section, Home Computer Security, contains the bulk of...

With its international headquarters in Vienna, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OCSE) is the largest regional security organization in the world. Currently, the OCSE has 55 participating members from Central Asia, Europe, and North America. The OSCE's approach to security issues is quite comprehensive, as the organization is interested in addressing a number of issues...

This handy little application is designed to protect users' DSL or cable-connected PC from hackers. This edition of Zone Alarm includes four security services: a firewall, an application control, an Internet lock, and zones. All told, these four services allow users to control which traffic enters their computer and afford individuals the ability to monitor all activity on their computer as well....