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OSSEC: Open Source host-based intrusion detection
OSSEC is an open source intrusion detection system that employs log analysis, integrity checking, and rook-kit detection to respond with time-based alerting or active response. And it runs on almost
OpenSSL
The OpenSSL Project is a collaborative effort to develop a robust, commercial-grade, full-featured, and Open Source toolkit implementing the Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security (TLS v1) protocols as well as a full-strength general purpose cryptography library.
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WhichSSL
Information on SSL and certificats, including a comparison of several SSL Authority Certificate Providers.
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Bruce Schneier
Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist and author. Described by The Economist as a "security guru," Schneier is best known as a refreshingly candid and lucid security critic and commentator. When people want to know how security really works, they turn to Schneier.
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Anatomy of a Network Intrusion
Empty Red Bull cans litter the floor, reflecting the warm glow of the monitors. Alongside the sketch boards lie drained liters of Mountain Dew, partially eaten burritos and dozens of 486 machines configured as Linux Beowulf clusters.
Gibson Research Corporation
GRC.COM is home to SpinRite, the industry standard for hard disk data recovery and maintenance, ShieldsUp, a free internet checkup and information service, LeakTest, which tests to make sure personal
NTBugTraq
NTBugtraq is a mailing list for the discussion of security exploits and security bugs in Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP plus related applications.
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SANS Institute
SANS is the most trusted and by far the largest source for information security training and certification in the world. It also develops, maintains, and makes available at no cost, the largest collection of research documents about various aspects of information security, and it operates the Internet's early warning system - Internet Storm Center.
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CyberPatrol
CyberPatrol's Internet safety software lets you take control of your Internet access--even when you can't be there!
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CleanSurf
Providing filtered internet services since 1998, CleanSurf's vision is the protection of children and adults by the removal of pornography and harmful sites from homes around the world.
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ENUFF PC
Computer and internet timer software.
- Controls who uses the computer and individual programs, when and for how long.
- Limits user's time on Internet, games and chatting.
- Eliminates arguments and frees up time for homework, family or exercise.
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WiseChoice.Net
Internet & Web Filter, parental control software, pornography blocker. Works with all ISPs. Fast and only $5 per month. Two week no risk trial.
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NetNanny
Kids need to be able to access much of the Web for its informational, educational and entertainment content. However, a lot of sites out there are inappropriate and potentially damaging for children, featuring illicit content or promoting hate and violence. NetNanny believes that every child should be able to use the Internet while being protected from encountering this type of upsetting and unwanted material. Their mission is to help you keep your kids safe on the Internet. They provide software and Web-based services that arm you to protect your children and your entire family--online.
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SoftForYou
SoftForYou is a privately held software company specializing in child safety software products for both the home and enterprise markets. Launched in 2000, iProtectYou was specifically developed to hel
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SurfControl
The Internet is critical to organizations worldwide. It is also their biggest security threat. Malicious threats such as spam, phishing and spyware constantly assault companies - with new threats emerging almost daily.
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GetNetWise
The Internet is an increasingly important place to work, play and learn for both adults and children. At the same time, we are concerned about the risks we face online. The challenge is to stay "one-click" ahead of would-be pornographers, hackers, child-predators and those who would misuse your and your child's sensitive information.
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Security Newsletter
Steve Shank is a skeptic when it comes to security, but that's a good thing! He is constantly vigilant for security issues that plague most people's computers and has a large list of clients that rely on his expertise to keep their computers running.
Nod32
Highly rated amoung security professionals, Nod32 provides real-time protection against viruses, spyware, adware, and identity theft.
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WinPatrol
A robust security monitor that will alert you to hijackings, malware attacks and critical changes made to your computer without your permission.
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