Home Security in the Age of Broadband Keeping Home Users Safe

Overview Routers/ Firewalls Software Firewalls Prevention/ maintenance

Routers/ Firewalls Dedicated hardware Router/Firewall Netgear SMC Dlink Linksys Provide basic Security NAT Some include more complex stateful firewalls Simple Setup Not Always Possible to use

Software Protection Software Firewalls/Routers Provide basic security Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing ZoneAlarm Provide basic security Usually more complex to set up Not necessarily as secure Computer still connected to the internet Available with any type of Broadband

Prevention/Maintenance Always keep software up to date Windows Update Virus Definition files Use Virus Protection Software Keep track of what software is installed Check logs when available

Conclusion Some security is better than none Always keep software up to date Use some form of firewall Be smart