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Best Practices for Your Personal Computer and Home Network

Checking Security

Here are some sites that will check your security for you:

• SpiesOnline.net
• Shields Up!
• Symantec Security Check (scroll to the bottom of the page to begin)
• Firewall Test
• Browser Security Test

The National Vulnerability Database is a database of cyber threats that is searchable.

Backup and Other Drive Utilities

It is extremely important to keep backups of your important files and/or images of your hard drive.

•  Free Hard Disk Backup and Restore, Hard Disk Image and Cloning Utilities

Securing Your Home Wireless Network

These links were located by some of my students:

• Top 9 Tips for Wireless Home Network Security
• How to Secure Your Wi-fi Network (from Information Week)

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