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Home Network Security Simplified
By Jim Doherty, Neil Anderson
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Publisher: Cisco Press
Pub Date: July 24, 2006
Print ISBN-10: 1-58720-163-1
Print ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-163-9
Pages: 224

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		About the Authors
		Acknowledgments
		Introduction
		Chapter 1.  Tip 1: Use Firewalls
			Why Do I Need Firewalls?
			How Firewalls Work
			Putting Firewalls to Work
			Test Driving Your New Protection
			What to Do If You Think You've Been Hacked
			Sometimes, Firewalls Block the Good Stuff
			Summary
			Where to Go for More Information
		Chapter 2.  Tip 2: Secure Your Wireless Network
			Why Should I Care About Wireless Network Security?
			What Do I Do About Wireless Security?
			How to Do It: Securing Your Wireless Network
			Wireless Security Checklist
			Summary
			Where to Go for More Information
		Chapter 3.  Tip 3: Use Antivirus Protection
			What Are Computer Viruses?
			Commonsense Approach to Computer Viruses
			How Antivirus Works
			Inoculating Yourself Against Computer Viruses
			What to Do If You Think You've Been Infected
			Summary
			Where to Go for More Information
		Chapter 4.  Tip 4: Keep Your Software Updated
			Why Software Needs to Be Updated
			Updating Your Operating System
			Updating Your Software Programs
			Using Windows Restore Points
			What to Do If You Think Your Operating System Has Been Compromised
			Summary
			Where to Go for More Information
		Chapter 5.  Tip 5: Lock Out Spyware and Adware
			What Is Spyware and Adware?
			Preventing Spyware and Adware
			What to Do If You Think You've Been Infected
			Summary
			Where to Go for More Information
		Chapter 6.  Tip 6: Keep an Eye on Your Kids
			What Are the Dangers Your Kids Might Encounter Online?
			Maybe I Should Rethink This Internet Thing
			Preparing Kids for Being Online
			Policing Kids Online
			What to Do If You Think Your Child Is Abusing the Rules
			Summary
			Where to Go for More Information
		Chapter 7.  Tip 7: Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams
			How Phishing Scams Work
			Tricks of the Trade
			How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
			What to Do If You Suspect You Are the Target of a Phishing Scam
			Summary
			Where to Go for More Information
		Chapter 8.  Tip 8: Create Strong Passwords
			Anatomy of a Lousy Password
			Elements of a Strong Password
			How to Create a Strong Password That You Can Remember
			Additional Password Tips
			Summary
			Where to Go for More Information
		Chapter 9.  Tip 9: Back Up Your Files
			What Should I Back Up?
			Where Do I Back Up To?
			How Often Should I Back Up?
			Storage Method Overview
			Putting It All Together
			Using Windows XP Backup
			Summary
			Where to Go for More Information
		Chapter 10.  Tip 10: Use Common Sense
			Urban Legends
			E-Mail Stock Tips (Pump-and-Dump Scams)
			Work from Home (Pyramid) Schemes
			Money-Exchange Schemes
			"Hot" Merchandise Scam
			What to Do to Protect Yourself
			Summary
			Where to Go for More Information
		Chapter 11.  "They Couldn't Hit an Elephant at This Distance"
		Glossary
			Numerals
			A
			B
			C
			D
			E
			F
			G
			H
			I
			KL
			MN
			P
			R
			S
			T
			U
			V
			W
		Index