Outcome 3:Understand Security Threats and Protection

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Security threats
3. Protection Methods
   1. Browser settings
   2. How to change Settings
   3. E-mail filters
   4. Anti-Malware Software
   5. Security Zones
   6. Public and Private
   7. Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)
   8. Implementing a DMZ
   9. Intranets and Extranets
   10. VPN Activity
   11. Intrusion Detection Systems
4. Summary
5. SAQ 1

Anti-Malware Software

The two most common forms of anti-malware software are

Ant-Virus Software

Anti-Spyware Software

Use the links above to find out about how these applications can help to protect your systems.

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Activity

Nowadays many anti-virus companies offer combined ant-spyware, anti-virus and firewall applications.

Examine some of the options currently available. You might want to try one or more of the links below

• Symantic Corporation

• Kaperski Lab

• McAfee Inc

Next: Security Zones