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Repa
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| Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:40 am Post subject: Home Network Security Risks and Countermeasures |
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Here's a link definitely worth checking out - it's an overview of the security risks and countermeasures associated with Internet connectivity, especially in the context of “always-on” or broadband access services (such as cable modems and DSL). However, much of the content is also relevant to traditional dial-up users:
http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/home_networks.html#I-D
An interesting tidbit from the link:
DSL access is not as susceptible to packet sniffing as cable modem access, but many of the other security risks we'll cover apply to both DSL and cable modem access.
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fay47
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| Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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Repa,
Thanks for this link. I did no take the time to check out all the links it ointed to, but saved the site you posted in favorites so I can go back and do so later.
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janewm
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Not only is it a great link, but it kind of answers the on/off question when computer not in use for different reasons. Thanks.
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