1. Home Security in the Age of Broadband
Keeping Home Users Safe

2. Overview
Routers/ Firewalls
Software Firewalls
Prevention/ maintenance

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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